Discussion

From the first e-Activity, assess the effectiveness of the Black September group in achieving its intended goals as a group. Provide examples of such effectiveness—or lack thereof—to support your response. Then, analyze the Black September attack on the 1972 Munich Olympics and examine the crucial lessons that law enforcement and counterterrorist organizations learned in the aftermath. From the perspective of the terrorists, give your opinion on whether or not you believe the Munich terrorist attack was successful. Use facts from your research to support your opinion.
Explore the key reasons why you believe counterterrorism policies are often considered controversial. Discuss your viewpoint on controversial counterterrorism tactics in general, and determine whether you agree or disagree with their use. Provide examples of such tactics to support your position. Then examine the second e-Activity and describe at least three controversial counterterrorism tactics that Israel currently utilizes. Summarize the key arguments for and against these tactics. Explain your position on the controversy surrounding the counterterrorism tactics. Provide a rationale for your answer.