Question: Assignment Objectives
Describe and discuss how terrorist organizations use technology to further their organizational goals.
Views on Terrorist Attack in Mumbai, India
The November, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks were highly coordinated and sophisticated, and they were executed with the assistance of technology that was easily available to the public.
Write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:
Could the Indian government have done anything to prevent the Mumbai attacks? Explain.
Is there anything any government (including the United States) could do to prevent the use of readily available technology to conduct such attacks? Why or why not?
What countermeasures to terrorists'' use of handheld devices and the Internet, if any, could be taken by the government? Explain.
Do you feel it would be difficult to attempt to regulate the use of personal devices? Why or why not?