My goal was to study current definitions of terrorism and US counterterrorism policy, identify possible shortcomings, and propose solutions. I discovered basic problems, not only with adequately defining terrorism, but with US government response to one particular form of terrorism--state-sponsored international terrorism. These problems stem from lack of a coordinated, clear definition of state-sponsored international terrorism between US agencies, and failure to attack the appropriate center of gravity of state-sponsored terrorist organizations. I propose a new definition of state-sponsored international terrorism which is more specific and lends itself to clearer policy development; furthermore, our counterterrorism policy should place more emphasis on targeting the sponsoring state, rather than peripheral elements of state-sponsored terrorist groups.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.