The Practice and Problems of Transnational Counter-Terrorism

The Practice and Problems of Transnational Counter-Terrorism
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9781009254984
ISBN-13 : 1009254987
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis The Practice and Problems of Transnational Counter-Terrorism by : Fiona de Londras

The attacks of 9/11 kickstarted the development of a pervasive and durable transnational counter-terrorism order. This has evolved into a vast institutional architecture with direct effects on domestic law around the world and a number of impacts on everyday life that are often poorly understood. States found, fund and lead institutions inside and outside the United Nations that develop and consolidate transnational counter-terrorism through hard and soft law, strategies, capacity building and counter-terrorism 'products'. These institutions and laws underpin the expansion of counter-terrorism, so that new fields of activity get drawn into it, and others are securitised through their reframing as counter-terrorism and 'preventing and countering extremism'. Drawing on insights from law, international relations, political science and security studies, this book demonstrates the international, regional, national and personal impacts of this institutional and legal order. Fiona de Londras demonstrates that it is expansionary, rights-limiting and unaccountable.

The Law of the List

The Law of the List
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 399
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ISBN-10 : 9781108491921
ISBN-13 : 1108491928
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis The Law of the List by : Gavin Sullivan

Governing though the technology of the list is transforming international law, global security and the power of international organisations.

The Global Community Yearbook of International Law and Jurisprudence 2023

The Global Community Yearbook of International Law and Jurisprudence 2023
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 833
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ISBN-10 : 9780197795392
ISBN-13 : 0197795390
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis The Global Community Yearbook of International Law and Jurisprudence 2023 by : GLOBAL COMMUNITY: YEARBOOK OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE.

The Global Community Yearbook of International Law and Jurisprudence features an annual review of global issues and legal developments from international courts and tribunals. The 2023 edition explores threats to democracy and the environment, international reparations issues, the implications of the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts pertaining to international law, and the legality of the ECOWAS's intervention in Niger, among other topics.

Counter-Terrorism and the Use of Force in International Law

Counter-Terrorism and the Use of Force in International Law
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Total Pages : 107
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ISBN-10 : 9781428960824
ISBN-13 : 1428960821
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Counter-Terrorism and the Use of Force in International Law by :

In this paper, Michael Schmitt explores the legality of the attacks against Al Qaeda and the Taliban under the "jus ad bellum," that component of international law that governs when a State may resort to force as an instrument of national policy. Although States have conducted military counterterrorist operations in the past, the scale and scope of Operation Enduring Freedom may signal a sea change in strategies to defend against terrorism. This paper explores the normative limit on counterterrorist operations. Specifically, under what circumstances can a victim State react forcibly to an act of terrorism? Against whom? When? With what degree of severity? And for how long? The author contends that the attacks against Al Qaeda were legitimate exercises of the rights of individual and collective defense. They were necessary and proportional, and once the Taliban refused to comply with U.S. and United Nations demands to turn over the terrorists located in Afghanistan, it was legally appropriate for coalition forces to enter the country for the purpose of ending the ongoing Al Qaeda terrorist campaign. However, the attacks on the Taliban were less well grounded in traditional understandings of international law. Although the Taliban were clearly in violation of their legal obligation not to allow their territory to be used as a terrorist sanctuary, the author suggests that the degree and nature of the relationship between the Taliban and Al Qaeda may not have been such that the September 11 attacks could be attributed to the Taliban, thereby disallowing strikes against them in self-defense under traditional understandings of international law. Were the attacks, therefore, illegal? Not necessarily. Over the past half-century the international community's understanding of the international law governing the use of force by States has been continuously evolving. The author presents criteria likely to drive future assessments of the legality of counterterrorist operatio7.

Defence Against Terrorism

Defence Against Terrorism
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Publisher : IOS Press
Total Pages : 116
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ISBN-10 : 9781614990345
ISBN-13 : 1614990344
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis Defence Against Terrorism by : NATO Emerging Security Challenges Division

"Published in cooperation with NATO Emerging Security Challenges Division"--T.p.

Routledge Handbook of Terrorism and Counterterrorism

Routledge Handbook of Terrorism and Counterterrorism
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 640
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ISBN-10 : 9781317592709
ISBN-13 : 1317592700
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Routledge Handbook of Terrorism and Counterterrorism by : Andrew Silke

This new Handbook provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of current knowledge and debates on terrorism and counterterrorism, as well as providing a benchmark for future research. The attacks of 9/11 and the ‘global war on terror’ and its various legacies have dominated international politics in the opening decades of the 21st century. In response to the dramatic rise of terrorism, within the public eye and the academic world, the need for an accessible and comprehensive overview of these controversial issues remains profound. The Routledge Handbook of Terrorism and Counterterrorism seeks to fulfil this need. The volume is divided into two key parts: Part I: Terrorism: This section provides an overview of terrorism, covering the history of terrorism, its causes and characteristics, major tactics and strategies, major trends and critical contemporary issues such as radicalisation and cyber-terrorism. It concludes with a series of detailed case studies, including the IRA, Hamas and Islamic State. Part II: Counterterrorism: This part draws on the main themes and critical issues surrounding counterterrorism. It covers the major strategies and policies, key events and trends and the impact and effectiveness of different approaches. This section also concludes with a series of case studies focused on major counterterrorism campaigns. This book will be of great interest to all students of terrorism and counterterrorism, political violence, counter-insurgency, criminology, war and conflict studies, security studies and IR more generally.

Radicalization to Terrorism

Radicalization to Terrorism
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 289
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ISBN-10 : 9780190862596
ISBN-13 : 0190862599
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Radicalization to Terrorism by : Sophia Moskalenko

Terrorism and radicalization came to the forefront of news and politics in the US after the unforgettable attacks of September 11th, 2001. When George W. Bush famously asked "Why do they hate us?," the President echoed the confusion, anger and fear felt by millions of Americans, while also creating a politicized discourse that has come to characterize and obscure discussions of both phenomenon in the media. Since then the American public has lived through a number of domestic attacks and threats, and watched international terrorist attacks from afar on television sets and computer screens. The anxiety and misinformation surrounding terrorism and radicalization are perhaps best detected in questions that have continued to recur in the last decade: "Are terrorists crazy?"; "Is there a profile of individuals likely to become terrorists?"; "Is it possible to prevent radicalization to terrorism?" Fortunately, in the two decades since 9/11, a significant body of research has emerged that can help provide definitive answers. As experts in the psychology of radicalization, Sophia Moskalenko and Clark McCauley propose twelve mechanisms that can move individuals, groups, and mass publics from political indifference to sympathy and support for terrorist violence. Radicalization to Terrorism: What Everyone Needs to Know synthesizes original and existing research to answer the questions raised after each new attack, including those committed by radicalized Americans. It offers a rigorously informed overview of the insight that will enable readers to see beyond the relentless new cycle to understand where terrorism comes from and how best to respond to it.

Handbook on Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism

Handbook on Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism
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Publisher : United Nations Publications
Total Pages : 136
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ISBN-10 : 9211562821
ISBN-13 : 9789211562828
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook on Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism by :

Acknowledgements -- Introduction and legal context -- Key components of an effective criminal justice response to terrorism -- Criminal justice accountability and oversight mechanisms

Research Handbook on International Law and Terrorism

Research Handbook on International Law and Terrorism
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Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages : 747
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ISBN-10 : 9781788972222
ISBN-13 : 1788972228
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Research Handbook on International Law and Terrorism by : Ben Saul

This newly revised and updated second edition provides a comprehensive overview of international counter-terrorism law and practice. Brand new and revised chapters provide critical commentary on the law from leading scholars and practitioners in the field, including new topics for this edition such as foreign terrorist fighters, the nexus between organized crime and terrorism, and the prevention of violent extremism.

The Palgrave Handbook of Global Counterterrorism Policy

The Palgrave Handbook of Global Counterterrorism Policy
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 1084
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ISBN-10 : 9781137557698
ISBN-13 : 1137557699
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis The Palgrave Handbook of Global Counterterrorism Policy by : Scott Nicholas Romaniuk

The Palgrave Handbook of Global Counterterrorism Policy examines a comprehensive range of counterterrorism policies, strategies, and practices across dozens of states and actors around the world. It covers the topics of terrorism and counterterrorism both thematically and by region, allowing for discussions about the underpinning dynamics of these fields, consideration of how terrorism and counterterrorism are evolving in the modern period, and in-depth analyses of individual states and non-state actors, and their approaches to countering terrorism and terrorist threats. It draws upon a multidisciplinary range of established scholars and upcoming new researchers from across multiple fields including political science and international relations, sociology, and history, examining both theory and practice in their respective chapters. This volume is an essential resource for scholars and practitioners alike.