Groups, networks, or movements: A command-and-control-driven approach to classifying terrorist organizations and its application to Al Qaeda

Article Abstract:

Public and policy discussion of Al Qaeda as a group, network, or broad social movement is described as an example of defining the boundaries of terrorist groups, with an emphasis on the consequences of placing a terrorist organization in different categories. An approach is described focusing on the strength of command-and-control linkages within an organization for laying out the differences between groups, networks, and movements and defining the boundaries between them.

Afghanistan, Al-Qaeda

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The threat of agroterrorism to Australia: A preliminary assessment

Article Abstract:

A preliminary assessment of agroterrorism threat to Australia is provided and current threat scenarios and existing vulnerabilities within Australia are examined. The threat of agroterrorism is real and to mitigate the threat the Australian authorities must be able to identify and control the movement of dangerous pathogens between Southeast Asia and encourage information sharing between national and international intelligence agencies.

Australia, General services, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION--CROPS, Agricultural industry, Safety and security measures

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