'Terrorism is the major threat facing many countries in the world and it is vital that we think clearly about the best way in which it can be countered, not just from a practical but also a moral point of view. I believe this book, with distinguished contributors, drawing on a wide range of experience and expertise, helps us greatly in this task.' Richard Harries, Lord Harries of Pentregarth 'Countering terrorism is crucial for us all. This joint Christian-Muslim response is both a valuable reminder of that fact and a source of specialist analysis and good advice.' Right Honourable Sir Malcolm Rifkind QC, MP, former Foreign Secretary and Secretary of State for Defence 'An essential read of both Muslim and Christian views for anyone interested in defeating the threat of terrorism that advances an extreme religious interpretation of events - our primary security concern.' General Sir Rupert Smith, Former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander in NATO and author of The Utility of Force ’[Philip Bobbitt's] penultimate contribution is followed by a gem of a concluding chapter, a quite terrific reflection by the two editors on the weaknesses of al-Qaeda and of US-led responses to them...the best contribution of all (is) the chapter by the UK's former security and intelligence coordinator and permanent secretary at the Home Office, Sir David Omand.... the best treatment I have read of the problem of counterterrorism from the security perspective...Omand is an insider through and through and the chapter oozes authority, but it is also humane, unpompous and challengingly intelligent.... The editors have done very well to have obtained such good stuff... it is a satisfying volume: manageable, readable and liberal without being smug.’ Times Higher Education 'Readers of these essays cannot fail to be stimulated by the insights brought by minds highly trained in religion, philosophy and military matters. They may also find themselves encouraged by the degree of consensus amon
