The document discusses several topics related to terrorism: 1) The USS Cole attack in Yemen in 2000 and whether it constituted terrorism. 2) Two models ("top-down" and "bottom-up") of how individuals become terrorists and keys to interrupting these paths. 3) Valid critiques of US anti-terrorism efforts or stances defending these efforts. 4) Issues challenging counterterrorism strategies. 5) Views on the use of drones against al Qaeda with discussions of short and long term costs and benefits. 6) Thoughts on the US National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism or key points on identifying extremist behavior.

1. 1.) The USS Cole was attacked by suicide bombers in the Port of Aden,
Yemen in O
1.) The USS Cole was attacked by suicide bombers in the Port of Aden, Yemen in October
2000. Was this terrorism? Why or why not?Please refer to this video and article.2.) There
are two definitive paths to terrorism; the “top-down process” and the “bottom-up process”
(CSIS, 2007, in your week three content folder). Unfortunately, due to certain laws, civil
rights, and civil liberties, many potential terrorists are too far down the path and well on
their way to becoming full-fledged terrorists by the time intelligence agencies are aware of
them.Discuss these paths to terrorism.* What are some of the critical elements in these
models?* What are some of the keys to interdicting these paths?* Is one easier to identify
and interdict than the other?* Are there other models?3.) Because we didn’t have a
discussion board last week, you have a choice on which prompt to answer belowAnswer
ONE the following:a.) The strength of US society is our ability to critique policies. In this
vein, what is a valid critique of US anti-terrorism efforts? If you don’t believe there are any,
explain that stance as well.OR:b) What issues challenge counterterrorism strategies?4.)
What are your views on the use of drones in our operations against terrorists? Provide the
short and long term costs and benefits of using drones against al Qaida targets.5.) Answer
ONE the following:1) What is the nature of the threat and what are you thoughts about the
National Strategy for Countering Domestic
Terrorism?https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-
releases/2021/06/15/fact-sheet-national-strategy-for-countering-domestic-
terrorism/OR:2) After reading the below article, what resonates with you? What are 2-3 key
points or implications for the future of counterterrorism? How to Stop a Terrorist:
Identifying Extremist Activity and Behavior. Please review this article on Public Safety.By
Dr. Jeffrey V. Gardner, Faculty Member, Homeland Security at American Military University