Number: RL33600 Title: International Terrorism: Threat, Policy, and Response Authors: Raphael F. Perl, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Abstract: This report examines international terrorist actions, threats, U.S. policies and responses. It reviews the nation's use of tools at its disposal to combat terrorism, from diplomacy, international cooperation, and constructive engagement to physical security enhancement, economic sanctions, covert action, and military force. Pages: 32 Date: January 3, 2007