antiterrorism
Opposing violent extremism
Antiterrorism refers to defensive measures and policies designed to prevent or counter terrorist attacks.
It encompasses security protocols, intelligence gathering, and protective strategies: antiterrorism training, antiterrorism legislation.
The term often appears in military and government contexts, describing efforts to protect personnel and infrastructure from terrorist threats.
Shift toward extreme ideology
- countermeasuresDefensive actions against threats
- deterrencePrevention via threatened consequences
- preemptiveActing to forestall
- interdictionAuthoritative prohibition or blockade
threat assessment · community policing · safeguarding · early warning · intervention · outreach · education · propaganda
Systematic observation of subjects
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- informantOne who provides intelligence
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
- profilingCharacterizing by patterns
analysis · watchlist · monitoring · interagency · cooperation · collaboration · spying · covert
Team assembled for purpose
- raidSudden armed incursion
- responseAnswer to stimulus
- tacticalStrategically planned
- SWATElite police squad
special forces · hostage rescue · neutralization · apprehension · coordination · rapid deployment · crisis management · command center
Strengthening defenses or nutrients
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
- blast wallExplosion-absorbing defensive structure
- barricadeObstacle blocking a path
- bollardTraffic-blocking vertical post
checkpoint · garrison · patrol · guard · protection · shielding · perimeter · safe room
Inspection station on route
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
- scanningSystematic visual examination
- pat-downBody search by touch
CCTV · barrier · perimeter · lockdown · badge · access control · metal detector · bomb detection
Official enactment of statutes
- sanctionsPunitive international restrictions
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
civil liberties · emergency powers · designation · proscription · extradition · rendition · detention · prosecution
radicalization
Shift toward extreme ideology
- countermeasuresDefensive actions against threats
- deterrencePrevention via threatened consequences
- preemptiveActing to forestall
interdiction · threat assessment · community policing · safeguarding · early warning · intervention · outreach · education · propaganda · extremism
surveillance
Systematic observation of subjects
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- informantOne who provides intelligence
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
profiling · analysis · watchlist · monitoring · interagency · cooperation · collaboration · spying · covert · signals
taskforce
Team assembled for purpose
SWAT · special forces · hostage rescue · neutralization · apprehension · coordination · rapid deployment · crisis management · command center · rules of engagement
fortification
Strengthening defenses or nutrients
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
- blast wallExplosion-absorbing defensive structure
- barricadeObstacle blocking a path
bollard · checkpoint · garrison · patrol · guard · protection · shielding · perimeter · safe room · hardened
checkpoint
Inspection station on route
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
- scanningSystematic visual examination
pat-down · CCTV · barrier · perimeter · lockdown · badge · access control · metal detector · bomb detection · K-9
legislation
Official enactment of statutes
- sanctionsPunitive international restrictions
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
cooperation · civil liberties · emergency powers · designation · proscription · extradition · rendition · detention · prosecution · tribunal
antiterrorismterrorism
Intimidation through targeted violence
jihadism · violent extremism · insurgency · radicalism · state-sponsored terrorism
antiterrorismappeasement
Satisfying demands to prevent conflict
capitulation · accommodation · acquiescence · surrender · concession