
International Counterterrorism Bureaucracies in the United Nations and the European Union
- 325 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
International Counterterrorism Bureaucracies in the United Nations and the European Union
About this book
Since the attacks of September 11, 2001 a complex web of international structures and rules for the fight against transnational terrorism has emerged. However, previous research disregarded the organizational basis of counterterrorism cooperation. Using the example of bureaucratic actors in the United Nations and the European Union, this study examines how and to what degree international counterterrorism bureaucracies exercise autonomy and perform distinct functions. The book reveals the special ambivalence of counterterrorism cooperation for international bureaucracies, which need to reconcile calls for effective counterterrorism with the need to maintain an impression of technical impartiality in a particularly contested policy-field. They respond to this challenge with different strategies of politicization and depoliticization.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Table of contents
- Cover
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Analyzing International Bureaucracies: A Theoretical Framework
- 3 Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and International Cooperation: Surveying an Ambivalent Field
- 4. The United Nations and the European Union in the Fight against Terrorism
- 5. Case Study 1: The United Nations Secretariat
- 6. Case Study 2: The UN Counterterrorism Committee Executive Directorate
- 7. Case Study 3: The European Commission
- 8. Case Study 4: The EU Counterterrorism Coordinator
- 9. Conclusion
- References
- Annex: List of Interviews