Instead of repression

B. Martin, University of Wollongong

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This article was originally published as: Martin, B, Instead of repression, Social Alternatives, 2006, 25(1), 62-66. The original journal can be found here.

Abstract

When confronted by terrorism, governments normally respond with repression, which can aggravate the problem. But there are alternatives for dealing with terrorism, including social justice, technological resilience, communication choking, civilian counterterrorism and nonviolent action.