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The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, created a state of disaster of such enormous scale that emergency responders called to the scene were pushed beyond the limits of both their equipment and training. Equipment that was designed for short-term use, such as helmets and oxygen tanks, were found insufficient for the task at hand. Communication and site management for a disaster zone requiring every branch of emergency response team overwhelmed initial attempts at order and unified authority. In the wake of such unprecedented disaster, the need for new training, equipment and information has become a top priority for emergency responders.
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The US will need support to create and maintain a global coalition against terrorism. In this feature, Jerrold Green, director of the Center for Middle East Public Policy at RAND, outlines how US policy in the Middle East could hinder these initiatives.
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