The Importance of Legislation In Dealing with Extremism And Terrorism
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Dalip Jr., A. (2021). The Importance of Legislation In Dealing with Extremism And Terrorism: The Experience of Trinidad And Tobago. The Journal of Intelligence, Conflict, and Warfare, 2(3), 15–21. https://doi.org/10.21810/jicw.v2i3.1185

Abstract

While there are vast disparities in size and population between Canada and Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), there are important commonalities between the two, including ethnic and religious diversity and adherence to strong democratic principles. T&T’s Muslim community represents approximately 5% of the population and has been a strong fiber in the social fabric since 1845. The actions of a small number of citizens have however led to T&T being labelled as having the highest foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) per capita in the Western world. Trinidadians have also been victims of international terrorism including 9/11 and the Westgate Shopping Mall attack in Kenya. These issues together with the evolving tactics of terror organizations such as ISIL, coupled with T&T being a target-rich environment, places terrorism high on the national security agenda. 

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