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Terrorism refers to any activity that involves the illegal use of arms and ammunitions to rampage a given location as a means of using coercion to instill fear and enforce extremist believes. Some countries such as Iran, Sudan, Pakistan, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Cameron battle with the inversion of terrorist along their boarders especially and inside their country. In recent times, the Islamic States of Iran and Syria (ISIS), Al-Shabab, Al-Qaeda, Boko Haram and many other terrorist groups have caused untold suffering to a good number of the world’s population.

The United States of America (USA) assumed to be the most powerful nation in the world with all its sophistication could not stop Saddam Hussein and his militia from invading the busiest trading hub, World Trade Center on November 11. This public display of insolence on the part of terrorist has awaken a new dawn in the approach countries take to deal with matters of terrorism. Terrorism presently has been recognized as a global evil instead of the previews p'eception that this were guerilla groups seeking recognitions in their home countries. The US, since the November 11 incident declared “war on terrorism” and the US military has since adopted an offensive approach to how terrorists are dealt with instead of the defensive approach which was previously applied. The Guantanamo-Bay which used to be the intensitn yor safety where high-threat criminals taken in by the US military were detained was shut down because the American people thought it was a great disservice to spend a chunk of their budget in catering for terrorist as a result of their heinous crimes against humanity.

Apart from watching or hearing act of terrorism on news portals, some countries are oblivious of the gloomy nature of terrorist activities around the world because there has not been any direct encounter of such in the said countries. Ghana happens to be among the countries with zero terrorist activities. Although there have been snippers of scare hear and there over potential threats from terrorist there has not been enough evidence by law enforcement agencies that ties any disturbance in and along the borders of Ghana to terrorist aggression. Also, there has not been any identification that suggest the presence of a terrorist group in Ghana. We can therefore conclude that Ghana is not yet exposed to terrorist invasion and neither has Ghana attracted international enemies yet. This conclusion begs the question whether Ghana has been spared by sheer lack or competence of the military. Some measures that can be put in place to nib activities of terrorist and the bud are discussed below.

Firstly, Ghana can continue to enjoy its territorial peace and stability amidst the global terrorist outcry by recruiting quality military personnel. Since the military is charge of protecting the nation from external aggression, it is best that the kind of people employed into the service be of sound mind, physical health and general well-being. This is necessary because, terrorists have over the years been known to be smart and crafty people who device various tactical and complex schemes that can only be counted by equally intelligent and knowledgeable individuals. Even being able to read the psyche of a terrorist demands a rigorous exercise of the mind to avoid the mistake leaving loose ends and eliminating potential threats from the investigation process. Terrorist are able to conceal the evil they do by leaving behind no evidence that points their way. The military should therefore know how to think as these criminals in order to be able to beat them to their game. The military can do diligence when it comes to how to employ not only people with high intelligence quotients but people with the background of encountering terrorist can be sought for to aid in investigations as these people may know what no one can predict. People who have history with terrorist turn to give their best to right the wrong done them in order to break the chain of injustice. This energy can be tapped into combat people with evil intent against the country.

Secondly, Ghana can safeguard the country against potential threats by increasing the intake of qualified personnel into the military. Just as division of labour helps in industrialization, the same approach can be employed in the various services been it the army, navy or and air force to bring expertise and efficiency and the discharge of duty. Assigning individuals to a work load that overwhelms them is ineffective no matter how competent the individual involves are. For instance, Tesla carved a nitch in the manufacturing business by introducing the manufacturing chain method where people where assign various roles as various points of production. The end result of this approach was large quality output at low cost due to the elimination of errors during production, that is, assembling of Tesla Cars.

To add to, there is the fear of drudgery due to the monotonous nature of duties. However proper supervision can correct this possibility. This is because, the military will be free to operate in their best capacity and under less pressure. The nation can benefit from employing more personnel as its military will live up to the task of defending the country no matter the challenge. This conviction makes the cost benefits analysis worth it. Moreover, compensating military personnel will for their time and efforts can go a long way to assist in ensuring that they do their best to protect the country. This is because compensating people well shows that their effort is appreciated. Fare remuneration, incentives, allowances, insurance and end of service benefits can be the surest motivation to urge the military on to defend the territory of Ghana. Also, if workers are paid well, their mind is free from worry and anxiety that financial constraints bring. If the military can cater for family and dependents the results will be undivided attention to serve.

Again, the public should be educated on the activities of terrorist and their corporation should be sought to clamp down on terrorist should such a threat be eminent. A people are aware of how terrorist operate, they can put measure in place to protect themselves and also fish out possible terrorist. Again, were signs are shown of suspicious activities the public can call the military in if they have been trained to be on high alert for red flags. This is necessary because terrorist mostly put on force identities and mingle with well meaning people as surety to get their backs covered. The only people who can closely monitor various activities are citizens themselves. If any foul play is suspected, the military can be invited to frustrate the effort of potential criminal if the public blows their cover. Public vigilant is therefore key to separating chuff from grain among the populace.

Furthermore, the barrack system can be limited and the military can serve best by going under cover. This will effectively discourage potential terrorist from fixing their eyes on Ghana because of the fear that every other person they meet may be a military man. If terrorist serve report how impossible it is to operate in Ghana due how decentralized the military is, it will discourage other terrorist from planning attacks in the country because of the possibility of failure.

Another option to equip the military with sophisticated arms and ammunitions. The US for instance has won the war on terrorism proclamation so far due to the military might they possess. In terms of armaments, terrorist can’t be overlodedd. They are wel- equipped! This goes to say that if Ghana wants to keep the country safe from terrorist attacks, the nation should invest in equally sophisticated arms and ammunitins. Ghana can take a cue from the US.

The military should pay attention to guerilla group activities that raise unnecessary tension and make a scale goat of individuals involved in such rancorous groups. The establishment of military groups often leads to terrorism. These groups tend to extend their influence and philosophy over time. They brain wash people and get them to raise arms for a cause they believe to be genuine.

To keep the country from terrorist aggression the borders, by air, sea, and land should be guarded around the cloak. All other conspicuous routes should be sealed from potential terrorist infiltration. This is because terrorism is global. Groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda have local representative who carry out acts of terrorism on their behalf. These terrors however cannot be committed if border security is prioritize. This is because, explosive, guns and other weapons of mass destruction are mostly imported into the country. This offensive approach to tackling terrorism helps in identifying foreigners and locals who ship illegal weapons into the country and arrest them for questioning.

To add to, the security in the country must attach professionalism in the discharge of their duties. Anyone entering the country must be thoroughly checked before they are allowed in. Even diplomats with immunity should go through the procedure for screening diplomats, and they must be watched closely for possible threats. This is necessary because spies can fake personalities of dignitaries and leak information to terrorist groups as undercover agents or as professionals. The military should always be vigilant because one may not know who is watching. The military cannot engage in demonstrations no matter how necessary and organize such demonstration may be. Other avenues should be employed in solving important issues. The round-table-discussion approach must be considered to settle matters behind closed doors. Matters involving the military shouldn’t be made public because that will mean exposing the integrity and safety of the nation. This will lead the nation at the mercy of threat from internal and external sources.

The military should pay critical attention to what is broadcast about the service as well as the nation. Sensitive information should be left alone and labelled “classified”. The local media should be monitored for up to date information and prompt response should follow in emergency cases. The input of local authorities and all stake holders such as chiefs and other traditional rulers as well as students should be sought in matters regarding the safety of the country because no one is a tabular rasar.

In conclusion, Ghana has been enjoying peace and stability by some effort and share luck in the midst of global hue and cry of the fear terrorism instills. Although something is being done, we cannot depend on the current state of affairs much has to be done to foster peace and stability of the nation. This has become especially necessary because Ghana is bordered with French-speaking countries and thus, the language barriers disadvantage can be turned into terrorist to outsmart and frustrate the efforts of the military. This will expose the country to terrorist attacks. Already, most West African countries have had their share of terrorist aggressions due to unpreparedness. Ghana can therefore not gamble with the stability of the country. The military need to be equipped, proactive, defensive and offensive. The military need to be prepared to sail the country to safety even amidst the storms of terrorism that has blown across the globe.