BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

Changing Nature and the Role of Actors in Confronting Terrorism

Author: Md. Jahan Shoieb, Lam-ya Mostaque

DOI Link: https://www.doi.org/10.56888/BIISSj2019v40n3a2

ABSTRACT

The September 11, 2001 terrorist incidents shocked the global community and changed the perspectives on both the threat of terrorism and the tools or preparedness required to prevent it. Over the years, approaches towards confronting terrorism have changed. Along with the state actors, the world is also witnessing an increased involvement of non-state actors in this area. The paper takes an endeavour in reviewing the changing nature of confronting terrorism by state and non-state apparatus. It also attempts to view the interplay of the actors in this particular area. The findings suggest that the global community is witnessing a major transformation in the nature of confronting terrorism. It is also viewed that while the states are still playing the leading role in confronting terrorism, the non-state actors are complementing states’ efforts in various ways.