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'Beyond Terror,' Chris Abbott, Paul Rogers & John Sloboda

openDemocracy, 30 - 04 - 2007
Is international terrorism really the single greatest threat to world security? Chris Abbott, Paul Rogers and John Sloboda present an alternate global vision and map new paths into the future.



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"Beyond Terror: The Truth About the Real Threats to Our World"

Chris Abbott, Paul Rogers & John Sloboda

Rider | April 2007 | ISBN 1846040701

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Beyond Terror - The Truth About the Real Threats to Our World

  • Terrorism is not the greatest threat to the world.
  • The 'war on terror' is failing and is actually increasing the likelihood of more terrorist attacks.
  • Climate change is a major security concern; fortunately we have the means to address it.
  • Nuclear power cannot help us combat climate change or meet our energy needs safely.
  • Our quest for resources, especially oil, is causing conflict and insecurity.
  • There is a direct link between foreign policy, marginalisation and political violence.
  • The development and spread of WMD by our own governments puts us all at risk.
  • We need a radical rethink of security policies in order to avoid a highly unstable future.
  • There is still time to make a difference.

 


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