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dispersion of toxic substances, and dangerous debris released due to demolition of
infrastructures. Clandestine tunnels used in times of war, including secret man-
power mobilization for WMD production and transshipment and illegal tunnels
on borders, are also described in this chapter.
Chapter 4 discusses the risk and vulnerability assessment tools and methodolo-
gies used by experts and governmental agencies. It also elaborates on the historical
development of cumulative prospect theory.
Chapter 5 deals with the probabilistic risk estimation process, event tree analy-
sis, and fault tree analysis. Terrorism activity scenario developments are illustrated
from causative event to prescribing consequence value using examples related to
pipelines, tunnels, underground rail and transit systems, clandestine tunnels, and
transshipment of WMD materials.
Chapters 6 and 7 form the crux of the book. ese chapters describe the mean-
ing and signicance of risk acceptability analysis based on quantitative psychology
of intuitive predictions for homeland and critical infrastructure protection. It has
a vital role to compare alternative solutions and operations or used for policy for-
mulation or to select special features of technologies that are mission critical for
the safety and security of assets. Chapter 7 integrates risk assessment methodology
with intelligence analysis and military intuitive judgment and provides illustra-
tive examples and graphical presentations of dierent scenarios. It also introduces
the role that the military plays to support civilians in the event of terrorist strikes,
including regulations that mandate their missions and limitations.
Chapter 8 reviews preparedness and preventive measures and describes the need
for defensive systems that can discriminate and terminate terrorists before they can
sabotage infrastructures. Technologies and operations to detect illegal tunnels,
land mines, and improvised explosive devices currently available and being devel-
oped are presented in this chapter. e use of Mother Nature to support warfare is
briey discussed in the last part of the chapter.
is work is the culmination of tireless eort and perseverance. I share my
thoughts, experiences, and ideas and contribute to improving the safety and secu-
rity of the homeland. I am honored that Mark Listewnik, senior editor at Taylor
& Francis Group, my work organization, and all the people who inspired me have
given me a chance to make this a reality.