[20010206]RS20598_国家恐怖主义委员会报告：国会背景和议题.pdf

Congressional Research Service ? The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20598Updated February 6, 2001National Commission on Terrorism Report:Background and Issues for Congress nae redactedSpecialist in International AffairsForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryOn June 5, 2000, the National Commission on Terrorism (NTC), a congressionallymandated bi-partisan body, issued a report providing a blueprint for U.S. counter-terrorism policy with both policy and legislative recommendations. The report could besignificant in shaping the direction of U.S. policy and the debate in Congress. Itgenerally argues for a more aggressive U.S. strategy in combating terrorism. Critics,however, argue that NTC conclusions and recommendations ignore competing U.S.goals and interests; i.e that a proactive strategy might lead to the curbing of individualrights and liberties, damage important commercial interests, and widen disagreementsbetween the U.S. and its allies over using the “stick” as opposed to the “carrot” approachin dealing with states that actively support or countenance terrorism. The NTC report is likely to stimulate strong congress