COUNTERING TERRORISM: AN ECONOMIST'S PERSPECTIVE

Podcast Show NotesGuest: Dr. Anne Bradley, Professor at the Institute of World Politics and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the Fund For American StudiesIn this episode, Dr. Anne Bradley discusses her new monograph "The Political Economy of Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and the War on Terror." She shares her personal experiences studying terrorism and working in counterterrorism at the CIA, as well as her economic perspective on the causes, costs, and strategies for mitigating terrorism.Key Topics Discussed:- [00:00:24] Dr. Bradley's background and inspiration for studying terrorism- [00:05:02] How economic conditions contribute to the rise and perpetuation of terrorism- [00:09:40] Effective counterterrorism strategies beyond just reducing government size- [00:15:37] The massive financial costs of the "War on Terror" and the need for more efficient approaches- [00:19:47] The impact of globalization on terrorism and the importance of economic development- [00:28:44] The evolving role of technology and finance in terrorist activities and counterterrorism efforts---Where to Find Dr. Anne Bradley:- Institute of World Politics: https://www.iwp.edu/faculty/anne-rathbone-bradley/- The Fund For American Studies: https://tfas.org/staff/anne-bradley/---Key Terms & References:- Al Qaeda- 9/11 attacks- Costs of War Project (Brown University)- OPEC- Cryptocurrency and terror finance- Property rights and economic development- Role of NGOs in development