I. RECOMMENDATIONS OF PILLARS: TERRORISM AND COUNTER-TERRORISM

Paul R. Pillars holds that it is sure that: "the persistence of international terrorism [is a problem that we're going to continue to face for the indefinite future." (Brooking Institution Press Briefings, 2001) Among the recommendations of Paul R. Pillars is the statement of Pillars that the creations of policies that are effective relating to terrorism are necessary. Pillar makes examination of the diverse and varied nature of groups of terrorists and the counter- terrorist policies that are used as tools in addressing these problems. Among those tools are diplomacy, criminal law, financial controls, military force and intelligence and covert action. Pillars states in his speech at the Brooking Institution State Department Press Briefing in April 2001 that;

"One implication of that is that peace processes aimed at settling those conflicts can themselves be an important means

(2) Assistance in drafting enabling laws, and preparation of model legislation;

Further stated is that: "the preparation of guidelines on technical assistance, which will identify concrete elements of such assistance with a view to facilitating cooperation among Member States in combating terrorism was requested. Assistance will be provided through: (1) Reviewing domestic legislation and providing advise on drafting enabling laws; (2) Facilitating and providing training to national administrations with regard to new legislation; (3) Providing in depth assistance on the implementation of the new legislation against terrorism with the mentorship programme; and (4) maintaining an experts roster to supplement specific expertise where required."

In summary Paul R. Pillars holds that the optimal strategy for countering terrorism by the United States will include utilization of 'foreign partners' in the initiative and Pillars holds that the United States should not try to negotiate or mediate all situations as some situations are not ready for peaceful settlement. Finally Pillars believes that the U.S. should acknowledge the fact that complete eradication of terrorism is not a reasonable or achievable goal but that the goal should instead be the limitation and containment of terrorism.

(3) Strengthening the legal regime against terrorism with new tools contained in the convention against illicit drugs and transnational organized crime;

It is stated that the following will provide for promoting, ratifying and implementing the instruments on a national basis that will enable the suppression and prevention of terrorism:

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