Countering the Financing of Terrorism : Law and Policy

Since 9/11, countering the financing of terrorism has been a significant policy priority of U.S. and international security agencies. As terrorist groups and tactics evolve, government authorities and the private sector have focused on preventing financial and commercial systems from being leveraged and abused to fund terrorist activities. Former leading governmental officials and experts from the private sector and academia have collaborated on this scholarly compendium, in which they discuss the key laws and strategies used to thwart the financing of terrorism. The book follows a logical progression of relevant topics that fosters a better understanding of this dynamic challenge. Authoritative and informative, this guide outlines the domestic and international legal architecture of the battle against the financing of terrorism. To help you understand this complex issue, the book covers: Terror financing typologies and the means of combatting them Designating terrorists and terrorist groups domestically and internationally Freezing terrorist assets and related counter-terrorism initiatives The role of financial institutions in countering the financing of terrorism Criminal prosecutions and civil remedies against terrorists and their facilitators Related legal authorities used by the military and the intelligence community Included are valuable chapter appendices and exhibits with charts and graphs, as well as an extensive table of cases for easy reference.