Introduction: Terrorism: The First Portfolio for the Next President

Abstract

Terrorism was a word hardly uttered in the 2000 presidential campaign in America, despite al Qaedas attack of a U.S. navy warship during the candidates' final month on the road. By 2002, 2004, and 2006, terrorism was among the most discussed topics in the campaigns for Congress and the presidency. Already in 2007, terrorism featured prominently as a topic in the race to replace George W. Bush. Whoever does succeed him will turn his or her attention to