aggressors. 73 Policing approaches are suggested to appreciate the struggle against terrorism as one that is characterised by a long-term struggle with the aim of suppression rather than outright victory. 74 It acknowledges that terrorism is not a phenomenon that can be explicitly defeated. This method of counterterrorist approach has been both advocated as the most appropriate policy choice and criticised as being ineffective. Those counterterrorist policies that prioritise the rule of law and the capacity of law enforcement to uphold it are beneficial in a number of ways. From a statistical perspective, employing these types of methods whilst combatting terrorist activity is more efficient. In studying the factors that contribute to the demise of terrorist groups; Leonard Weinberg acknowledges the benefits of the policing over the military approach, as shown in Figure 1. 75 The tendency for terrorist groups to be brought to an end through policing policies can be seen as an important and necessary benefit of utilising the approach. Furthermore, the importance of intelligence gathering in contemporary counterterrorism is increasingly being noted. Sara Daly suggests that the fight against terrorist groups demands more than mere military might. Instead, she argues that the most beneficial method of combatting the secret and introverted structures of terrorist organisations is through successful intelligence gathering. 76 The recent arrest of members of a 73 Ibid., pp. 1231–1232. 74 Lutz and Lutz, Terrorism , p. 274 75 Leonard Weinberg, The End of Terrorism? (Abingdon: Routledge, 2012), p. 40. 76 Sara A. Daly, Fight Terrorism With Intelligence, Not Might (2003), <http://www.rand.org/blog/2003/12/fight-terrorism-with- intelligence-not-might.html> [accessed 30 November 2016].
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