The EU and Counter-Terrorism: Politics, Polity and Policies after 9/11 Contributor(s): Argomaniz, Javier (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415724066 ISBN-13: 9780415724067 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Terrorism - Political Science | Security (national & International) - Political Science | Political Freedom |
Dewey: 363.325 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 208 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book offers a theoretically informed analysis of how coherently the European Union fights terrorism in the post-9/11 era. Few studies have looked at how the European Union has transformed into a relevant international anti-terrorist actor. Yet, as a reaction to the terrorist attacks in New York, Madrid and London, the European Union has become increasingly active in the field of counter-terrorism. It has acted to coordinate member states' policies, to harmonise national legislation, and even to support operational work conducted by national authorities. The EU's reaction to the threat of transnational terrorism has been complex and multidimensional, ranging from the exchange of information between police and intelligence agencies to judicial cooperation, and from infrastructure protection to the fight against terrorist recruitment and financing. This book offers a comprehensive empirical account of the polity, policy and politics of EU counter-terrorism, based on an analysis of academic literature, official documents, and about fifty interviews with policy-makers, experts and practitioners carried out at EU institutions (i.e. Commission, Council, Eurojust, Europol), Permanent Representations of the EU Member States and national capitals. This book will be of much interest to students of counter-terrorism, EU politics, security studies and IR in general. |