ned policy for dealing with domestic terrorist attacks sounds like an effective plan, there are problems that plague the system. Consequently, many reforms have been suggested as a way of forming a comprehensive policy in dealing with terrorism. The first reform calls for more cooperation, both internally and internationally. In terms of the internal cooperation, there are some who say that with the world becoming smaller due to the rise of globalism, governments need to recognize that some policies now have to involve other considerations. For example, in dealing with international terrorism, there are economic and international law components to it. Today, the U.S. government can not expect to deal with foreign terrorists without examining how they are funded (economic consideration) and what internationally recognized laws the groups are violating. Consequently, it has been suggested that the president should create two new positions within the Executive Office of the President: assistant to the president for international economic affairs and assistant for counter terrorism, infrastructure protection, and international crime. By creating these positions, in cooperation with the president’s National Security Council, a broader range of issues pertinent to counter terrorism policy is represented.Additionally, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld suggests that the United States needs better coordination in intelligence gathering. Rumsfeld says that U.S. spy agencies and the Pentagon must find ways to collaborate more closely; especially in examining the psychology of terrorists. By understanding the psychology of one’s opponent, a person can also understand what it takes or what moves need to be made in order for the opponent to back down and not attack. Therefore, Rumsfeld believes that understanding the rationale behind terrorist attacks is just as important as gathering information on movements of terrorist gro...
