Fighting Terrorism

How Democracies Can Defeat Domestic and International Terrorism

De: Benjamin Netanyahu

Narrado por: Jeff Riggenbach

The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 raise grave questions. Where did this rising tide of terror come from? Is it here to stay? And how can it be fought?

In this newly revised edition of Fighting Terrorism, Benjamin Netanyahu, the leader of Israel’s Likud Party and a noted authority on international terrorism, explores the old and new terrorist threats. Citing diverse examples, Netanyahu demonstrates that domestic terrorist groups are usually no match for an advanced technological society. But he sees a potent threat in the new international terrorism that emerged in the 1900s and is increasingly the product of Islamic militants. Netanyahu concludes by suggesting how democracies can defend themselves against this new threat.

©1995 , 2001 by Benjamin Netanyahu (P)2001 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Vigorous…Mr. Netanyahu’s argument, which is soberly and clearly made, cannot be taken lightly.”

(New York Times)

“An excellent primer on the groups, motives, and methods of the current terrorist threat.”

(Washington Times)

“Netanyahu traces the history of terrorism with scholarship and makes a strong case that the West has not prepared itself properly for increased domestic and international terrorism.”

(Detroit News)

“Jeff Riggenbach…has a scholarly tone without being pedantic. His reading enhances and helps to reinforce the masterful lessons outlined by Netanyahu in this engrossing book.”

(Large Print Reviews)

Highly recommend to anyone interested in the problem of international and domestic terrorism

Perhaps more now than ever, this book’s message is one readers in any civilized nation need to take to heart. State sanctioned terrorism is once again being depicted in the media as poor children being attacked by the militaries of ruthless nations. As most of us know, nothing is further from the truth.

One point of argument i have with Netanyahu’s recommended actions is that undermining the right to bear arms leaves a populace more at risk from terrorist attack than it would have otherwise been. We’ve all seen terrorists in London fought off by a hero with a narwhal tusk. We’ve heard of criminals defeated by a hero in Australia wielding a milk crate. Should civilized nations not allow their citizens to exercise self defense with something a little more purpose made?

Great Book

Benjamin Netanyahu gives a lot of history. His insights and ideas are intelligent. Whenever we start to feel beat down by terrorism we should remember his lessons contained in this book.

Spot On

Netanyahu is spot on, despite the time that has passed since this book was released.

Fascinating & Relevant

While I don’t agree with all of Mr. Netanyahu’s assertions. This audio book will cause you to look at the Arabs living in Israel (particularly the West Bank and Gaza) in a different light. If even a fraction of his statements are true then the so-called Palestinian cause is much more sinister then the media would have you believe. This work is very applicable to the situations now facing the United States.

Well written from the author's perspective.

Obviously, the author has the credentials to speak on this issue, and he conveys his perspective very well. The first 3/4 of the book are very well written and provide a very good insight into terrorism. However, the last 1/4 of the book becomes very biased, as could be expected.