Number: RL31517
Title: Combating Terrorism: Possible Lessons for U.S. Policy from Foreign Experiences, Summary of the Major Points of a Seminar
Authors: Nina M. Serafino, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: On January 22, 2002, CRS sponsored a seminar on the possible lessons for U.S. policy from the experiences of other countries in handling their own terrorism challenges. Although other countries generally have not experienced international terrorist incidents resembling the events of September 11, 2001 in concept and in devastating execution, many have confronted very severe and prolonged domestic threats. To discuss whether there are policy lessons that the United States might draw from those countries, CRS invited several experts on international terrorism, and others with particular experiences in one or more cases to discuss the topics. A revised introduction highlightsthe discussion summarized in this report that is relevant to Commissionrecommendations. The remainder of the report has not been changed.
Pages: 21
Date: August 6, 2004