This particular paper consists of two parts containing two major questions for consideration. Firstly, while exploring and analyzing possible ways of combating terrorism with economic means in general it is important to consider what is the effectiveness of this method in accomplishing the task. Secondly, while taking into account the OSCE decisions related to the issue, it is aimed to reflect upon expected effectiveness of the OSCE EED in combating terrorism with economic means.
Methods of research are limited to text-based analyses of analytical documents and the OSCE decisions related to the topic.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Possible Ways of Combating Terrorism With Economic Means and their Effectiveness
- Expected Effectiveness of the OSCE EED in Combating Terrorism with Economic Means
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the effectiveness of combating terrorism through economic means, focusing specifically on the role of the OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension (EED). It analyzes possible economic methods for combating terrorism and assesses their effectiveness in achieving this goal.
- Disrupting terrorist funding
- Economic sanctions against states sponsoring terrorism
- Providing economic assistance for development and social justice
- The role of the OSCE EED in combating terrorism
- The challenges and limitations of using economic measures to fight terrorism
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Part I: Possible Ways of Combating Terrorism With Economic Means and their Effectiveness
This section explores three primary economic approaches to combating terrorism: disrupting terrorist funding, imposing economic sanctions on state sponsors of terrorism, and providing economic assistance for development and social justice. It examines the effectiveness of each method, analyzing both its strengths and weaknesses.
Part II: Expected Effectiveness of the OSCE EED in Combating Terrorism with Economic Means
This section focuses on the OSCE's role in combating terrorism through economic means. It analyzes the effectiveness of the OSCE EED's efforts in this regard, highlighting the challenges it faces in achieving concrete results.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper explores the effectiveness of economic means in combating terrorism, examining various approaches including disrupting terrorist funding, economic sanctions, and development assistance. It analyzes the role of the OSCE EED in this context and discusses the challenges and limitations of using economic measures to fight terrorism.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can terrorism be combated through economic means?
Key methods include disrupting terrorist funding sources, imposing economic sanctions on state sponsors, and providing economic aid to address root causes like poverty and social injustice.
What is the role of the OSCE EED in this context?
The OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension (EED) works on international cooperation to implement economic measures that prevent the financing of terrorism and promote regional stability.
How effective is disrupting terrorist funding?
While it limits the operational capacity of terrorist groups, it is challenging due to informal money transfer systems and the use of legitimate businesses to launder funds.
What are the limitations of using economic sanctions?
Sanctions can sometimes hurt the general population more than the regime and may lead to the development of black markets or alternative funding routes.
Does economic assistance help reduce terrorism?
The paper suggests that promoting social justice and economic development can mitigate some of the socio-economic factors that lead individuals toward radicalization.
What research methods were used in this paper?
The study relies on text-based analyses of analytical documents and official OSCE decisions related to counter-terrorism and economic policy.
- Quote paper
- Irina Wolf (Author), 2006, Combating Terrorism with Economic Means, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/130070
