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Book SynopsisThis newly revised and updated second edition of the Research Handbook on International Law and Terrorism provides a comprehensive overview of international counter-terrorism law and practice from the perspectives of human rights, the law of armed conflict, the law on use of force, and international criminal law. Brand new and revised chapters provide critical commentary on the law from leading scholars and practitioners in the field. Major controversies in the global legal response to terrorism are examined, including up-to-date analyses of the war on terror, drone strikes and targeted killings, torture and rendition, indefinite detention, military trials, and UN Security Council measures and sanctions. New topics for this edition are assessed, focusing on foreign terrorist fighters, the nexus between organized crime and terrorism, and the prevention of violent extremism. Exploring developments from before and after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the Research Handbook also includes new analysis of contemporary threats such as Islamic State, and discusses the law of regional organizations and selected national practice. International law scholars and practitioners, as well as government and United Nations legal advisers, will find this an invaluable reference on a complex area of legal inquiry. It will also prove a critical read for academics and students in international relations, terrorism studies, security studies, war studies, and human rights.Trade Review'The second edition of the Research Handbook on International Law and Terrorism edited by Ben Saul belongs first on the desk and thereafter on the bookshelf of every academic or professional expert working on legal issues related to terrorism. Its 46 chapters by eminent scholars and practitioners cover almost all aspects of this complex area and provide useful guidance for anyone wishing to get a comprehensive picture of it, or to delve into any specific issue.' --Martin Scheinin, European University Institute, ItalyTable of ContentsContents: Preface xxiii PART I NORMATIVE FRAMEWORKS 1 The definition(s) of terrorism in international law 2 Marcello Di Filippo 2 Terrorism and customary international law 16 Kai Ambos and Anina Timmermann 3 Terrorism and the international law of state responsibility 31 Kimberley N Trapp 4 Aviation and international terrorism 47 Julie Atwell 5 Maritime terrorism in international law 60 Efthymios Papastavridis 6 Nuclear, chemical and biological terrorism in international law 80 David Fidler 7 The international law on terrorist financing 97 Ilias Bantekas 8 The International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings 109 Samuel Witten 9 The draft United Nations Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism 120 Amrith Rohan Perera 10 The legal nexus between terrorism and transnational crime 129 Ben Saul 11 Gender, counter-terrorism and international law 157 Jayne Huckerby 12 Islam, terrorism and international law 168 Javaid Rehman PART II TERRORISM AND CONFLICT 13 Terrorism and the international law on the use of force 180 Michael Wood 14 Terrorism and international humanitarian law 192 Ben Saul 15 Terrorism and the international law of occupation 210 David Kretzmer 16 Terrorism and targeted killings under international law 223 Emily Crawford 17 Foreign fighters, terrorism and counter-terrorism 239 Sandra Krähenmann 18 Military courts and terrorism: the 9/11 trial before the Guantanamo Bay Military Jurisdiction 256 Sharon Weill and Mitchell Robinson 19 Terrorism, war crimes and the International Criminal Court 271 Roberta Arnold 20 Terrorism and self-determination 285 Elizabeth Chadwick 21 Humanitarian action, development and terrorism 300 Andrej Zwitter PART III TERRORISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS 22 International human rights law and terrorism: an overview 314 Helen Duffy 23 Extraordinary rendition, counter-terrorism and international law 336 Silvia Borelli 24 Torture and counter-terrorism 354 Ben Saul and Mary Flanagan 25 Counter-terrorist detention and international human rights law 371 Fiona de Londras 26 Terrorism prosecutions and the right to a fair trial 384 Clive Walker 27 Terrorism and freedom of expression in international law 399 Yaël Ronen 28 Terrorism, surveillance and privacy 411 Simon Chesterman 29 Terrorism and international refugee law 423 Geoff Gilbert 30 Terrorism and migration law 436 Elspeth Guild 31 Special measures: terrorism and control orders 449 Andrew Lynch and Jessie Blackbourn 32 Judicial supervision of anti-terrorism laws in comparative democracies 465 Leah West and Craig Forcese 33 Redress for victims of terrorist acts in a deteriorating international political climate 479 Ilaria Bottigliero and Lyal S Sunga PART IV TERRORISM AND THE UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM 34 The United Nations General Assembly and terrorism 493 Jane Boulden 35 The role of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Compact Task Force, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and its Counter-Terrorism Centre 506 Marc Porret 36 The role of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s Terrorism Prevention Branch 513 Mauro Miedico 37 United Nations measures to address the ‘root causes’ and ‘conditions conducive’ to terrorism, and to prevent violent extremism (PVE): 1972–2019 530 Ben Saul 38 The United Nations Security Council’s counter-terrorism ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions regime 550 Lisa Ginsborg 39 Security Council Resolution 1373: the cumbersome implementation of legislative acts 564 Luis Miguel Hinojosa-Martínez 40 The United Nations Special Tribunal for Lebanon: defining international terrorism 588 Guénaël Mettraux 41 Challenges in United Nations counter-terrorism coordination 600 James Cockayne PART V TERRORISM AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 42 The legal response to terrorism of the European Union and Council of Europe 614 Cian C Murphy 43 The legal response of the Organization of American States in combating terrorism 626 Mirko Sossai 44 The legal response to terrorism of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation 639 Katja Samuel 45 Counter-terrorism and pan-Africanism: from non-action to non-indifference 654 Martin Ewi and Anton Du Plessis 46 Regional legal responses to terrorism in Asia and the Pacific 669 Rohan Gunaratna and Gloria Cheung Index 686

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Book SynopsisThis highly topical book is an original contribution to the current literature on counter-terrorist financing, compliance and soft law. Specifically, the book focuses on Financial Action Task Force recommendations and counter-terrorism financing legislation. This thought-provoking investigation demonstrates that an understanding of the counter-terrorism financing regime can shed light on the departure from regular international law-making processes, and on the emerging forms of international governance in an era of globalisation. An understanding of the regime s multi-layered approach shows how this can be replicated as a tool in the prevention and resolution of conflict and the promotion of international justice in areas such as human trafficking, drug trafficking, and weapons of mass destruction. This book will be an invaluable resource for those studying and researching in law, terrorism studies, criminal justice and finance, in particular comparative law and compliance with hard and soft law. It will also be relevant to policymakers and practitioners working in counter-terrorism.Trade Review'An important and compelling account of the development of a global regime to counter terrorism financing. Vital material for all students of counter-terrorism and the role of soft law and national self-interest in producing compliance with international law.' --Kent Roach, University of Toronto, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. The Importance of Countering Terrorist Financing 3. Binding and Non-Binding Norms in Countering Terrorist Financing 4. Examining the Level of Implementation 5. Examining the Level of Compliance 6. Features of the Regime That Have Led to Its High Levels of Compliance 7. Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisWhy has U.S. security policy scarcely changed from the Bush to the Obama administrations? The theory of double government posed by the 19th century English scholar Walter Bagehot suggests a disquieting answer that is extensively discussed in National Security and Double Government. Michael J. Glennon challenges the myth that U.S. security policy is made through the visible, Madisonian institutions--the President, Congress, and the courts, proposing that their roles are largely illusory. Presidential control is nominal, congressional oversight is dysfunctional, and judicial review is negligible. He argues that security policy is really made by the managers of the military, intelligence, diplomatic, and law enforcement agencies- a concealed Trumanite network of several hundred members who are responsible for protecting the nation, and who are primarily immune from constitutional restraints. As such, this new system of double government will not correct itself, as to do so would require tTrade ReviewMichael Glennon's book is important precisely because it pulls back the curtain to reveal the realities of the largely unconstrained U.S. national security state. In doing so, Glennon's analysis shows how the national security apparatus is a threat to the very freedoms its inhabitants and supporters purport to protect. * Christopher J. Coyne, Public Choice *[An] original and thought-provoking book, with a key goal of explaining why national security policies change little across presidential administrations. * AJIL, Ashley Deeks, University of Virginia School of Law *Though it's a bedrock American principle that citizens can steer their own government by electing new officials, Glennon suggests that in practice, much of our government no longer works that way. In a new book, "National Security and Double Government," he catalogs the ways that the defense and national security apparatus is effectively self-governing, with virtually no accountability, transparency, or checks and balances of any kind. He uses the term "double government": There's the one we elect, and then there's the one behind it, steering huge swaths of policy almost unchecked. Elected officials end up serving as mere cover for the real decisions made by the bureaucracy. * Jordan Michael Smith, Books of the Year 2014, The Boston Globe *If constitutional government is to endure in the United States, Americans must confront the fundamental challenges presented by this chilling analysis of the national security state. * Bruce Ackerman, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science Yale University *Shrewdly updating Walter Bagehot's theory of 'double government,' Michael Glennon shows how present-day Washington really works. In our faux democracy, those we elect to govern serve largely ornamental purposes, while those who actually wield power, especially in the realm of national security, do so chiefly with an eye toward preserving their status and prerogatives. Read this incisive and richly documented book, and you'll understand why. * Andrew J. Bacevich, Professor of History and International Relations, Boston University *Taking a leaf from Walter Bagehot's thesis of dual government in Britain, Michael Glennon has transported the concept of 'double government' to the United States analyzing the constitutional institutions, or what he calls the 'Madisonian' side; and a cohort of several hundred senior military, diplomatic, and intelligence officials who run the daily business of national security, or what he calls the 'Trumanite' side. This explains the relatively little difference between the Bush 43 and the Obama presidencies. In this brilliant, deeply researched book, Glennon spells out the relation of his overall thesis to contemporary issues such as the Snowden revelations. * Charles G. Cogan, Associate, International Security Program Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School *Michael Glennon has written a brilliant book that helps explain why U.S. foreign policy changes so little over time, despite frequent failure. Barack Obama certainly promised to fundamentally alter America's approach to the world, but little changed after he took office. Glennon shows how the underlying national security bureaucracy in Washington - what might be called the deep state - ensures that presidents and their successors act on the world stage like Tweedledee and Tweedledum. * John J. Mearsheimer, R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago *In this timely book Michael Glennon provides a compelling argument that America's national security policy is growing outside the bounds of existing government institutions. This is at once a constitutional challenge, but is also a case study in how national security can change government institutions, create new ones, and, in effect, stand-up a parallel state. This is a well-argued book of academic import and policy relevance. It is recommended reading for an informed debate on an issue of great significance. * Vali Nasr, Dean of Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies *National Security and Double Government is an important and insightful book. It should be read by anyone concerned that Obama's national security policies differ so little from those of the Bush Administration, and by every in-coming President and her staff. * Morton H. Halperin, Senior Advisor, Open Society Foundations *Glennon has written a unique book that stands out among the collection of post-9/11 works for the way it lashes historical trends to the most contemporary problems of government secrecy, power and overreach in a highly readable way. I underlined passages on just about every page and can't wait to reread it. The 'ah ha!' moments are endless. * Dana Priest, Two-time Pulitzer Prize winning national security reporter, The Washington Post *Michael Glennon's National Security and Double Government explains why U.S. foreign policy is prone to recurring failure and resistant to genuine reform. Instead of being responsive to citizens or subject to effective checks and balances, U.S. national security policy is in fact conducted by a shadow government of bureaucrats and a supporting network of think tanks, media insiders, and ambitious policy wonks. Presidents may come and go, but the permanent national security establishment inevitably defeats their efforts to chart a new course. Gracefully written and extensively researched, this book is the most penetrating analysis of U.S. foreign policy that I have read in years. * Stephen M. Walt, Robert and Renee Belfer Professor of International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School *National Security and Double Government is brilliant, deep, sad, and vastly learned across multiple fields--a work of Weberian power and stature. It deserves to be read and discussed. The book raises philosophical questions in the public sphere in a way not seen at least since Fukuyama's end of history. * David A. Westbrook, Del Cotto Professor, SUNY Buffalo Law School *Table of ContentsACKNOWLEDGMENTS ; I. INTRODUCTION ; II. THE TRUMANITE NETWORK ; Origins ; Operation ; Threat Exaggeration ; Secrecy ; Conformism ; III. THE SOURCES OF MADISONIAN ILLUSION ; IV. THE REALITY OF MADISONIAN WEAKNESS ; The Judiciary ; The Congress ; The Presidency ; A Case Study: NSA Surveillance ; V. PLAUSIBLE ALTERNATIVE EXPLANATIONS FOR POLICY CONTINUITY ; The Rational Actor Model ; The Government Politics Model ; The Organizational Behavior Model ; The Network Model ; Conclusion: The Myth of Alternative Competing Hypotheses ; VI. IS REFORM POSSIBLE? CHECKS, SMOKE, AND MIRRORS ; Strengthening systemic checks ; Government cultivation of civic virtue ; VII. CONCLUSION ; INDEX

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Book SynopsisAccessible and portable, this Handbook provides all counter-terrorism practitioners with an authoritative, operational guide to anti-terrorism legislation. It also contains important contextual chapters on the counter-terrorism operational framework, the national structures and strategies, and the role and functions of key agencies. The fourth edition includes coverage of the Government''s updated CONTEST Strategy, Cyber Security Strategy, National Security Strategy and the national response to terrorist emergencies. It also presents a summary of the current threat in the UK covering the last five years, a new chapter on overseas counter-terrorism strategy, new case studies on counter-terrorism investigations, guidance on the Government Protective Marking Scheme, and practical scenarios and checklists to illustrate the operational application of anti-terror laws. The legislative section, brought fully up to date by the highly regarded Police National Legal Database (PNLD), focuses upon terrorist offences, police powers and procedures. These provisions are accompanied by explanatory notes, related case law, and points to prove, ensuring clear and quick translation of complex powers for the practitioner.Providing with an operational guide to terrorism and the law, this book is an ideal reference and resource for operational police officers and counter-terrorism practitioners.Table of ContentsPart 1 An Introduction to Counter-Terrorism 1: Terrorist Threat to the UK 2: Counter-Terrorism Strategy 3: Counter-Terrorism Practice Part 2 4: Terrorism 5: Terrorism Offences 6: General Offences 7: International Issues 8: Stop and Search and Other Powers 9: Arrest and Detention 10: Terrorist Investigations 11: Cordons 12: Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures and other orders 13: Counter-Terrorism Border Control 14: Hostile State Activity Ports Powers 15: Offences at Ports 16: Proscribed Organisations 17: Terrorist Financing 18: Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Weapons and Material 19: Notification Requirements Appendix 1

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Book SynopsisWhat motivates suicide bombers in Iraq and around the world? Can winning the hearts and minds of local populations stop them? This book examines the use, strategies, successes, and failures of suicide bombing in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. It assesses the effectiveness of government responses.Trade ReviewThis lucid and comprehensive study of the historical roots and contemporary motivations of suicide terror is a major study. Publishers Weekly Ms. Bloom...who has done extensive field research...[is] able to present a more nuanced and better informed analysis of suicide terror. -- Joshua Sinai Washington Times [Bloom] sheds interesting light on a phenomenon often mistakenly believed to be restricted to the Middle East. Washington Post Book World An insightful investigation into the internal workings of terrorist groups. -- Karl Helicher ForeWord Pertinent for western countries... It's a great introduction for students and those wishing to know more about the complex motivations of suicide bombers. -- Katherine Boothroyd Altar Magazine Bloom offers valuable insights into the rational calculus of terrorist groups. -- Peter Pham The National Interest The book is both well written and very informative... In troubled times such as these the book is worth reading. -- Stefan Isaksson UFO.SE A detailed study of suicide terror. -- Ira Smolensky Salem Press [Bloom] makes a convincing case. -- Mayer Nudell Security Management A welcome addition to a rapidly growing field of research. -- Ignacio Sanchez-Cuenca Political Science Quarterly Dying to Kill leaves us with a better understanding of the effects of oppression on populations, and the rationale behind the adoption of suicide bombing as a strategy by both groups and individuals. -- Aharon Horowitz Azure Anyone who wishes to really attempt to understand the history and motivations, Mia Bloom's tome is the way to go. American Jewish LifeTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Abbreviations Chapter 1. Introduction: The Historical Antecedents of Terror Chapter 2. Palestinian Suicide Bombing: Public Support, Market Share and Outbidding Chapter 3. Ethnic Conflict, State Terror and Suicide Bombing in Sri Lanka Chapter 4.Devising a Theory of Suicide Terror Chapter 5. Halting Suicide Terror from Within: the PKK in Turkey Chapter 6. Terror 101: Transnational Contagion Effects of Suicide Bombing Chapter 7. Feminism, Rape and War: Engendering Suicide Terror? Chapter 8. Conclusions and Prospects for the Future: Will Iraq Cause Suicide Terror at Home? Appendix Notes Index

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWe have clearly not learned the lessons of past financial debacles, a central one being that crime has played a significant role in them. Unlike traditional economic and legal analyses, this volume starts from the (correct) premise that criminal offending was a central phenomenon in the meltdown. Its contents provide diverse and penetrating analyses of how fraud occurred and how it might best be prevented. This work provides an excellent foundation for further academic research and needs to be on the desk of every legislator dealing with financial regulation. -- Henry N. Pontell, University of California, Irvine, coauthor of Profit Without Honor: White-Collar Crime and the Looting of America Criminology failed the challenges of the global financial crisis. In this book, leading criminologists put this right by explaining impunity for the crimes of financial capitalism. It is rich with insight on how Wall Street games regulation. When Goldman Sachs takes fat fees to help Greece conceal its debt, is fraud involved? Are millions of unemployed Greeks victims of fraud? Are we all? What of Goldman Sachs then placing bets on the failure of the Greek economy? These are the questions considered in this important work. -- John Braithwaite, Australian National University ...this book is a valuable resource for details about the financial crisis. Library JournalTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I: Roots of the Crisis 1. Wall Street: Crime Never Sleeps David O. Freidrichs 2. The Logics of Finance: Abuse of Power and Systemic Crisis Saskia Sassen 3. America's Ponzi Culture Susan Will 4. Bernie Madoff Jock YoungPart II: Enablers of Fraud 5. Unaccountable External Auditors and Their Role in the Economic Meltdown Gilbert Geis 6. And Some with a Fountain Pen: Mortgage Fraud Subprime Bubble Harold C. Barnett 7. Generating the Alpha Return: How Ponzi Schemes Lure the Unwary in an Unregulated Market David ShapiroPart III: Perverted Justice 8. The Technological Advantages of Stock Market Traders Laureen Snider 9. Why CEOs Are Able to Loot with Impunity-and Why It Matters William K. Black 10. The Facade of Enforcement: Goldman Sachs the Politics of Blame Justin O'BrienPart IV: Perspectives from Afar 11. Reappraising Regulation: The Politics of "Regulatory Retreat" in the United Kingdom Steve Tombs and David Whyte 12. How They Still Try to Get Away with It: Crime in the Dutch Real Estate Sector Before and After the Crisis Hans Nelen and Luuk Ritzen 13. Economic and Financial Criminality in Portugal Rita Faria 14. Greece "For Sale": Casino Economy and State-Corporate Crime Sophia Vidali 15. Financial Fraud in China: A Structural Examination of Law and Law Enforcement Hongming ChengEpilogue Can They Still Get Away with It? Appendix A Short (Global) History of Financial Meltdowns Compiled by Alex Holden Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA remarkable story, rich in untold details about a vastly lucrative yet little known trade. -- Anne McClintock, University of Wisconsin-Madison An extraordinary work, at once a participatory anthropology, detached sociology, cultural history, remarkable example of oral history, series of smuggling stories, and many other things to boot. -- Anders Stephanson, Columbia University At once cutting-edge research and candid autobiography, this globe-straddling tale rolls from Southern California surf shops to the beaches of Baja, from Maui to seedy bars in Thailand and the jungles of Laos, and from communist extermination camps in Cambodia to DEA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Along the way, the authors introduce a cast of real-life characters stranger than fiction, who earned their place in the annals of American crime by chasing their own dreams across the high seas and back again, creating a billion-dollar black market industry in the process, sometimes at the cost of their freedom and sometimes at the cost of their lives. -- Craig Etcheson, war crimes investigator From the dank highlands of Siam to the sage-blown point breaks of Alta California, Thai Stick explores the relationship between surf culture and the 'funny business.' Maguire-grounded in law, history, and the surfing life-is exactly the right author for this street-level breakdown of smuggling in the 1970s. -- Scott Hulet, The Surfer's Journal Thai Stick is a brilliant story of the surfers and watermen who pioneered the trans-Pacific pot trade. Adventurous and often hilarious, the book's narrative blows open one of the last remaining secrets of the hippie era. It also exposes the dark side of the business and its occasionally tragic consequences. Thai Stick is at once an authoritative work of history and an intense, highly entertaining read. -- Nicholas Schou, author of The Weed Runners: Travels with the Outlaw Capitalists of America's Medical Marijuana Trade Thai Stick is a rare, heart-stopping story about California surfers, hippies and straight out druggies who smuggled potent marijuana from Thailand to the United States and changed the shape of the American drug culture. Based on interviews with the modern day pirates, Thai Stickcaptures the wild aura of the 1970s and 1980s dope trade and the U.S. War on Drugs that tried to stop it. -- Elizabeth Becker A rattling good yarn. -- Bradley Winterton Taipei TimesTable of ContentsForeword by David Farber Introduction Maps 1. Surfers 2. The Hippie Trail 3. Kuta Beach 4. Thai Sticks 5. Pattaya Beach Ground Zero 6. The Great Circle Route and the Sea of Grass 7. The Gold Rush 8. Pirates and Perils 9. Multitons and Mother Ships 10. The DEA Gains Ground 11. Confidential Informant Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisAn investigation into the unintended cultural and psychological consequences of our fight against terrorism.Trade ReviewVery few people are able to synthesize the disciplines of anthropology, mental health, cultural studies, political theory, religious studies, bioethics, and forensics in the way Neil Krishan Aggarwal does in this book. He offers a balanced and insightful account of the challenges of forensic psychiatry in assessing and managing terrorism suspects. -- Hamada Hamid, Yale University Using concrete clinical cases to anchor sophisticated and thought-provoking analysis, Aggarwal demonstrates that not only ethics but also the very nature of clinical knowledge and practice are at issue in the use, and especially misuse, of mental-health categories in the War on Terror. His book brings a new level of critical self-reflection to the psychology of terrorism. -- James W. Jones, author of Blood That Cries Out from the Earth: The Psychology of Religious Terrorism An indispensable and astute account of the insidious cultural manifestations emerging from the justifying framework that is the War on Terror. In light of the increasingly intolerable actions permissible through deference to notions of national security, Aggarwal's review of bioethics is crucial to understanding the evolution, through politicization, of approaches to mental health. Aggarwal's review of orientalist positions within psychotherapy literature, which underpin this creeping securitization of mental health, reinforces the impact of culturally laden views on Islam and Muslims. An essential read. -- Orla Lynch, Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence, University of St Andrews Aggarwal has written a theoretically sophisticated, multisided exploration of how the War on Terror and mental health are powerfully connected through the 'culture' of psychiatry, psychoanalysis, hospitals, courts, the military, and Islam. His argument is that science, religion, and moral experience are not just infiltrated with cultural meanings but come to create new cultural forms such as 'trauma,' forensic processes, and 'terrorism,' which in turn remake the world. An important achievement. -- Arthur Kleinman, Harvard University A clear and impassioned discussion of the presence of psychiatrists and mental-health knowledge practices in the micro-functioning of the War on Terror and the impact of each on the other. The book is a compelling portrayal of the way that medicine and its scientific languages and knowledge structures are able to move through and across political domains, being put to use to challenge and undo the very power structures they are meant to serve. Engaging, rigorous, and beautifully written. -- Sarah Pinto, Tufts University In this impressive and provocative volume, Aggarwal reveals many hidden failings of dominant social and political thought on radicalization and terrorism. Bioethics, arabic science, and symptoms in Guantanamo detainees are all debated to present an alternative, rounded, and compelling approach that includes medicine and cultural psychiatry as essential actors. -- Kamaldeep Bhui, Queen Mary University of London The questions it poses are valuable, difficult, and without easy answers - for clinicians, military leaders, or even civilians, all of whom must live with a medical culture deeply marked by the war on terror. Publishers Weekly Should be required reading for psychiatrists and mental health professionals interested in the psychology of Islamist terrorism... It is an exemplar of the manner in which the lens of transcultural psychiatry can clarify our perspective... Psychiatric ServicesTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1. Mental Health, Culture, and Power in the War on Terror 2. Bioethics and the Conduct of Mental Health Professionals in the War on Terror 3. The Meanings of Symptoms and Services for Guantanamo Detainees 4. Depictions of Arabs and Muslims in Psychodynamic Scholarship 5. Depictions of Suicide Bombers in the Mental Health Scholarship 6. Knowledge and Practice in War on Terror Deradicalization Programs Epilogue Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisWorld-renowned experts on terrorism track the evolution of global jihad from the attack on the World Trade Center to the death of Osama bin Laden.Trade ReviewThe Evolution of the Global Terrorist Threat offers the definitive account of al-Qaeda's plots in the post-9/11 era. Bruce Hoffman, Fernando Reinares, and the volume's other noted experts provide detailed analyses of al-Qaeda-linked plots around the world, making a compelling case that the al-Qaeda core remains an active terrorism threat to governments everywhere. -- Daniel Byman, Georgetown University, and senior fellow, Brookings Institution Compelling and important. Essential reading for anyone wanting to understand al-Qaeda or international terrorism. -- Richard English, director, Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence, University of St. Andrews Leading authorities on terrorism ably dissect the exact scope and nature of the threat posed by al-Qaeda and allied groups in the decade after 9/11 in a work that is both comprehensive and authoritative. -- Peter Bergen, author of Manhunt: The Ten Year Search for Bin Laden from 9/11 to Abbottabad A useful starting point for readers who wish to understand how to unravel and defuse terrorist threats. Kirkus Reviews A seminal body of work and very strongly recommended for both community and academic library reference collections, as well as the supplement reading lists for non-specialist general readers with an interest in the 20th Century history and development of Islamic militant and terrorist organizations. Midwest Book Review One of the most intensive studies focused on world terrorism in the decade following 9/11. 15 Minutes Magazine This volume belongs in every reader's terrorism library. CHOICE Will stand as one of the most important documents of one of the most turbulent decades in modern history. It is an instant classic that no serious scholar of terrorism and political violence can afford to ignore. -- Assaf Moghadam Democracy and Security An excellent single-volume source on the rise, activities, and possible decline of Al Qaeda... It is a worthy addition to the shelves of any reader interested in terrorism, Al Qaeda, and global efforts to counter radical, violent ideology. -- Paul Springer H-WarTable of ContentsIntroduction, by Bruce Hoffman and Fernando Reinares Part I. In the West 1. The Evolution of the Post-9/11 Threat to the U.S. Homeland, by Lorenzo Vidino 2. The 2004 Madrid Train Bombings, by Fernando Reinares 3. Operation Crevice in London, by Peter R. Neumann and Ryan Evans 4. Dhiren Barot and Operation Rhyme, by Lindsay Clutterbuck 5. The Van Gogh Murder and Beyond, by Beatrice de Graaf 6. Leadership and the Toronto 18, by Stewart Bell 7. Operation Pendennis in Australia, by Sally Neighbour 8. The 7 July 2005 London Bombings, by Bruce Hoffman 9. The 2006 Airline Plot, by Paul Cruickshank 10. The Foiled Attacks in Italy in 2006, by Javier Jordan 11. The German "Sauerland" Plot, Central Asia, and Turkey, by Guido Steinberg 12. The Danish Glasvej Case, by Michael Taarnby 13. The January 2008 Suicide Bomb Plot in Barcelona, by Fernando Reinares 14. Ansar al-Fatah and "Iraqi" Networks in France, by Jean-Pierre Filiu Part II. Outside the West 15. Al-Qaeda Terrorism in Afghanistan, by Seth G. Jones 16. Attacks of al-Jemaah al-Islamiyah in Southeast Asia, by Rohan Gunaratna 17. The Mombassa Attacks of November 28, 2002, by Jonathan Fighel 18. The Origins of Sectarian Terrorism in Iraq, by Mohammed M. Hafez 19. The November 2003 Istanbul Bombings, by Guido Steinberg and Philipp Holtmann 20. The Sinai Terrorist Attacks, by Holly L. McCarthy and Ami Pedahzur 21. Comparing the 2003 and 2007 Incidents in Casablanca, by Jack Kalpakian 22. The 2007 Suicide Attacks in Algiers, by Anneli Botha 23. The 2003 Riyadh and 2008 Sanaa Bombings, by Thomas Hegghammer 24. The 2008 Mumbai Attack, by C. Christine Fair 25. The 2010 Suicide Attacks in Kampala, by Anneli Botha Conclusion, by Bruce Hoffman and Fernando Reinares List of Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisJournalist Khaled Ahmed analyzes Pakistan's democracy challenges and religious influence, focusing on post-9/11 terrorism policies. He discusses the country's role as a terrorist safe haven despite joining the US in the war on terror, and delves into the origins of terrorist groups and the forgotten ideologies of Pakistan's founding figures.

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Book SynopsisA close insight into the Moussaoui trial from an anthropological perspectiveTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. The Legal Process Begins 2. Slave Of Allah: Zacarias Moussaoui's Struggle to Represent Himself 3. Courtroom 700, Alexandria, Virginia 4. Zacarias, My Brother: The Making Of A Terrorist 5. Why Can't They Be More French? 6. Islam Without Borders 7. By Word And Bullet: Language And Symbolic Violence 8. What The West Should Learn From The Case Of Zacarias Moussaoui Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisUpdated with a fresh design and a new foreword by Chomsky, On Western Terrorism stands as an influential and powerful critique of the West's role in the world, inspiring all who read it to think independently and critically.Trade Review'Noam Chomsky is arguably the most important intellectual alive today' -- New York Times'Chomsky's maturity has endowed him wisdom that acts as a complement to his astonishing command over the specifics of the whole spectrum of political concerns' -- Richard Falk, Foreign Policy Journal'It is absolutely essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the current context of contemporary geo-politics by revealing the often-hidden histories that have given rise to it, as well as highlighting the pressing issues facing the world which are usually ignored going forward' -- Joe Turnbull, inkyneedles.com'It makes for enlightening, provocative and revealing reading and it's a welcome antidote to the plethora of books and films on the 'horrors' of communism' -- John Green, Morning Star'Chomsky is undoubtedly one of the greatest radical thinkers and one should give him credit for the humility and curiosity he demonstrates throughout the book.' -- Marx and Philosophy Review of BooksTable of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition Introduction 1. The Murderous Legacy of Colonialism 2. Concealing the Crimes of the West 3. Propaganda and the Media 4. The Soviet Bloc 5. India and China 6. Latin America 7. The Middle East and the Arab Spring 8. Hope in the Most Devastated Places on Earth 9. The Decline of U.S. Power Timeline Index

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative book provides a holistic overview of terrorist groups and finances, including consideration of the necessity and differing financial needs of different groups.Trade Review’In recent years a great deal has been written about terrorism and how best to inhibit and undermine terrorists’ aspirations. Much of this literature tends to be one dimensional reflecting the experience of the author. Dr Ridley having had a long and diverse career in intelligence and in particular financial analysis has succeeded in going far beyond description of a series of war stories to providing not only a starting account of the range and character of modern terrorism, but also a knowledgeable analysis of the measures adopted around the world to combat the threat. Of critical importance, in the minds of many, has been the adoption of techniques in the main from the “war against drugs” facilitating the identification and disruption of finance. While emphasising the value of financial intelligence Dr Ridley, now as a scholar, dispassionately questions how successful this strategy has been and where it might take us. Such issues need to be aired and resolved if we are not to undermine the very values which we seek to protect.’ -- Barry Rider, University of Cambridge, UK’This is hugely important and highly relevant contribution by a world expert, which adds to our knowledge of terrorist funding. It will make practitioners and academics alike, not to mention politicians who should be seeking their advice, stop and think.’ -- John Grieve, Portsmouth University, UK and former UK National Co-ordinator for Counter Terrorism’Dr. Ridley has authored an excellent, analytical, comprehensive, and solutions-oriented book addressing the complexities of terror financing and the challenges in combating this menace. Dr. Ridley‚Äôs unique insight, arising from substantial academic and professional experiences on combating terror financing, lends substantial credibility to the volume.’ -- Dean C. Alexander, Western Illinois University, USTable of ContentsContents: Foreword 1. Terrorist Financing, Hitherto Neglected 2. Terrorist Groups, Stood Down but Still Financing? 3. International Efforts, International Barriers 4. Early Recognition of Two ‘Obvious’ Modus Operandi 5. Delayed Recognition and Underestimation of Modus Operandi 6. The Derided Modus Operandi 7. ‘They Haven’t Gone Away, You Know’ 8. The Strategic Mind-set 9. Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA REESE''S BOOK CLUB PICK - SOON TO BE A MAJOR NETFLIX PRODUCTION''You''ll devour Northern Spy . . . I loved this thrill ride of a book''Reese Witherspoon''A sharp, moving thriller: you lose your breath for adrenalin''Abigail Dean, author of Girl A''A chilling, gorgeously written tale''New York Times''Nerve-shredding suspense''Daily Mail''Thrillingly good... Flynn Berry shows a le Carré-like flair for making you wonder what''s really going on at any given moment''Washington Post A producer at the Belfast bureau of the BBC, Tessa is at work one day when the news of another IRA raid comes on the air: as the anchor requests the public''s help in locating those responsible for this latest attack - a robbery at a gas station - Tessa''s Trade ReviewA sharp, moving thriller, combining motherhood and espionage, sisterhood and sacrifice. You lose your breath for adrenalin, but also in empathy: for Tessa and Finn, in those quiet nightime moments between mother and son. As tender as it is tense. * Abigail Dean, author of GIRL A *A chilling, gorgeously written tale of a modern community poisoned by ancient grievances . . . Berry is a beautiful writer with a sophisticated, nuanced understanding of this most complicated of places. * New York Times *Thrillingly good . . . Flynn Berry shows a le Carré-like flair for making you wonder what's really going on at any given moment. * Washington Post *Even at its highest pitch, Ms. Berry's novel remains a human-centered story that closely examines the behavior of siblings, babies, mothers and friends...a beguiling thriller that's hard to put down. * Wall Street Journal *Flynn Berry has written a thriller for the ages. * Entertainment Weekly *Taut and passionate. . . full of threat and heartbreak. . . Northern Spy will be a hit for readers of Dublin noir and tartan noir. . . Denise Mina and Tana French readers can also find familiar ground - but so in fact can any readers who treasure a well-plotted mystery with a powerful sense of how place and the near past can force a person to cross the lines they once felt were sacred. * New York Journal of Books *Emotional and intellectually engaging * Crime Time *PRAISE FOR FLYNN BERRY'S A DOUBLE LIFE'A thrilling page-turner' Paula Hawkins'What a book!' Clare Mackintosh'Beautifully paced and satisfyingly ominous' Observer'Mesmerisingly effective' The Sunday Times'Berry brings the story to a satisfyingly shocking conclusion' Guardian'A compulsive page-turner' Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisA searing, facts-driven indictment of Americas drone wars and their implications for US democracy and foreign policy. A must-read for concerned citizens (Library Journal, starred review) from bestselling author Jeremy Scahill and his colleagues at the investigative website The Intercept.Drones are a tool, not a policy. The policy is assassination. But drone strikes often kill people other than the intended target. These deaths, which have included women and children, dwarf the number of actual combatants who have been assassinated by drones. They have generated anger toward the United States among foreign populations and have even become a recruiting tool for jihadists. The first drone strike outside a declared war zone was conducted more than twelve years ago, but it was not until May 2013 that the White House released a set of standards and procedures for conducting such strikes. However, there was no explanation of the internal process used to de

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Book SynopsisThis timely edited collection brings together experts in the fields of legal history, criminal justice, human rights and counter-terrorism law to appraise Ireland’s Offences Against the State Act on the eightieth anniversary of its enactment. The origins, development, invocation and extension of the powers contained in the legislation are analysed and critiqued using a broad range of methodologies. The book engages fully with the 1939 Act’s scope and complexity including consideration of the impact of the Act on issues as diverse as trial by jury, paramilitary organisations, organised crime, disclosure, the rules of evidence, freedom of expression and association, parliamentary oversight of legislation and adherence to international human rights norms. In addition, the interplay of the Act with the universal themes of normalcy, exceptionalism, contagion and due process are explored throughout. This book will appeal to an audience beyond those with a particular interest in the Act itself. It combines historical and contemporary insights with theoretical and practical perspectives that will enrich the reader’s understanding of emergency law, wherever it arises.Trade ReviewA deeply intriguing and arresting read from start to finish … particularly timely in light of the advent of emergency legislation pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic … an essential read for all scholars and enthusiasts of Irish constitutional law, Irish politics and modern Irish history for many years to come. -- Michael Carmody, University of Limerick * Irish Jurist *Table of Contents1. The Prehistory of the Offences Against the State Act Niamh Howlin, University College Dublin, Ireland 2. Precursors to the Offences Against the State Act – Emergency Law in the Irish Free State Thomas Mohr,University College Dublin, Ireland 3. A Certain Ambivalence: Independent Ireland and Trial by Jury Mark Coen,University College Dublin, Ireland 4. The Special Criminal Court: A Conveyor Belt of Exceptionality Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, Queens’ University Belfast, UK 5. Terrorism Trials and the Offences Against the State Acts in Comparative Perspective Nicola McGarrity, University of New South Wales, Australia 6. Threats to Security and Risks to Rights: ‘Belief Evidence’ under the Offences Against the State Act Liz Heffernan, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland and Eoin O’Connor, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland 7. Disclosure and Privilege: The Dual Role of the Special Criminal Court in Relation to Belief Evidence Alice Harrison, Maynooth University, Ireland 8. The Offences Against the State Acts and Non-Subversive Offences Liz Campbell, Monash University, Australia 9. The Proscription of Organisations in the Republic of Ireland Jamie McLoughlin, University College Dublin, Ireland and Clive Walker, University of Leeds, UK 10. New Media, Free Expression, and the Offences Against the State Acts Laura K Donohue, Georgetown University, USA 11. The Offences Against the State Acts and International Human Rights Yvonne Marie Daly, Dublin City University, Ireland 12. The Offences Against the State Acts: Reflections from Practice and the Legislature Ivana Bacik, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland 13. A Less Exceptional State of Exception: The Offences Against the State Act as an Emergency Response Alan Greene, University of Birmingham, UK 14. ‘Contagion’ between the Special and the Normal in Criminal Justice: A Comparative Perspective Claire Hamilton, Maynooth University, Ireland

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Book SynopsisCounter-terrorism is now a permanent and sprawling part of the legislative and operational apparatus of the state, yet little is known about the law and practice of how it is reviewed, how effective the review mechanisms are, what impact they have or how they interact with one another. This book addresses that gap in knowledge by presenting the first comprehensive, critical analysis of counter-terrorism review in the United Kingdom, informed by exclusive interviews with policy makers, politicians, practitioners and civil society.Trade Review"This fine treatise fills a gap in national security scholarship. The authors benchmark UK experience with national security accountability review comprehensively and in a manner that allows lessons to be learned by others.” Craig Forcese, University of Ottawa''When does review of the permanent and sprawling structures of the counter-terrorist state become a tool of legitimation rather than a tool of accountability? This important work grapples with this key question.'' John Ip, University of Auckland''A succinct and detailed analysis of our new counter-terrorism laws, one that gets under their skin in a highly readable way – a spirited account of a dispiriting story about how difficult it is to halt this anti-extremism juggernaut.'' Conor Gearty, London School of Economics''Democracy requires intrusive state powers, used on the basis of secret intelligence, to be subject to strong independent review. This book helps define what that review should look like.'' Lord Anderson of Ipswich, former Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation''This book breaks ground by comprehensively analysing various modes of scrutinizing counter-terrorism law, policy and practice, including judicial, governmental, legislative and civil society mechanisms. The capacious understanding and fair-minded, actionable critique of 'counter-terrorism review' that the authors develop will prove useful to governments, researchers and NGOs in the UK and internationally.'' Surabhi Chopra, Chinese University of Hong KongTable of ContentsIntroduction: Accountability in the Counter-Terrorist State The Counter-Terrorist State The Practice and Potential of Counter-Terrorism Review The Prevailing Approach to Review Problematising Counter-Terrorism Review Conclusion: Accountability and Review in the Counter-Terrorist State

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Book SynopsisCounter-terrorism is now a permanent and sprawling part of the legislative and operational apparatus of the state, yet little is known about the law and practice of how it is reviewed, how effective the review mechanisms are, what impact they have or how they interact with one another. This book addresses that gap in knowledge by presenting the first comprehensive, critical analysis of counter-terrorism review in the United Kingdom, informed by exclusive interviews with policy makers, politicians, practitioners and civil society.Trade Review"This fine treatise fills a gap in national security scholarship. The authors benchmark UK experience with national security accountability review comprehensively and in a manner that allows lessons to be learned by others.” Craig Forcese, University of Ottawa''When does review of the permanent and sprawling structures of the counter-terrorist state become a tool of legitimation rather than a tool of accountability? This important work grapples with this key question.'' John Ip, University of Auckland''A succinct and detailed analysis of our new counter-terrorism laws, one that gets under their skin in a highly readable way – a spirited account of a dispiriting story about how difficult it is to halt this anti-extremism juggernaut.'' Conor Gearty, London School of Economics''Democracy requires intrusive state powers, used on the basis of secret intelligence, to be subject to strong independent review. This book helps define what that review should look like.'' Lord Anderson of Ipswich, former Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation''This book breaks ground by comprehensively analysing various modes of scrutinizing counter-terrorism law, policy and practice, including judicial, governmental, legislative and civil society mechanisms. The capacious understanding and fair-minded, actionable critique of 'counter-terrorism review' that the authors develop will prove useful to governments, researchers and NGOs in the UK and internationally.'' Surabhi Chopra, Chinese University of Hong KongTable of ContentsIntroduction: Accountability in the Counter-Terrorist State The Counter-Terrorist State The Practice and Potential of Counter-Terrorism Review The Prevailing Approach to Review Problematising Counter-Terrorism Review Conclusion: Accountability and Review in the Counter-Terrorist State

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Book SynopsisWhat is terrorism? How do terrorists operate—what are their means, targets, and motivations? How can governments prevent terrorist attacks from happening? The authors address these questions in their systematic, comprehensive exploration of terrorism and counterterrorism. Notably, this authoritative text: Explains complex issues in an objective, accessible way Traces the phenomenon of terrorism through history Examines law enforcement, as well as intelligence and military operations Features case studies from around the world Includes learning aids for students Designed to appeal to both students and instructors, the text enables readers to deepen their understanding of terrorism today and learn what is being done to combat it.Trade Review“One of the best and most informed examinations of terrorism and counterterrorism to date.... I highly recommend it. Reflecting both cutting-edge theories/approaches and the authors’ real-world experiences, this book has a decided advantage over others in the field.” —Joshua Sinai, Kiernan GroupTable of Contents1. Introducing Terrorism and Counterterrorism Part 1: Terrorism 2. Contemporary Forms of Terrorism 3. Radicalization 4. Targets 5. Methods and Weapons 6. Financing 7. Media Coverage 8. The Victims of Terrorism Part 2: Counterterrorism 9. Counterterrorism and the Rule of Law 10. Law Enforcement and the Military 11. Intelligence Collection and Analysis 12. Protection of Critical Infrastructure 13. Deradicalization 14. Global Approaches to Counterterrorism Part 3: Conclusion 15. Can the War on Terror Be Won?

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Book SynopsisThis timely volume by distinguished scholar Günter Frankenberg offers a sophisticated analysis and sharp critique of the reactions of nations such as the US, Great Britain and Germany to perceived terrorist threats, organized crime actions and other political emergencies that have occurred in recent years. The author demonstrates how governments have increasingly sacrificed the rule of law and human rights for the benefit of security programs ? as evidenced by a rise in extraordinary measures such as surveillance, detention and torture ? thus normalizing the state of exception and privileging preemptive, proactive and coercive methods of political engineering. An interdisciplinary and multi-jurisdictional study, this book develops and implements a unique theoretical and conceptual framework for understanding the rise of technical-political rationality and the fall of the rule of law, and submits both to a firm critique. Particularly relevant in light of current controversies, this provocative book will appeal to scholars and students of international and constitutional law, legal theory, political science, and terrorism studies.Trade Review‘Books abound on the question whether states of emergency can be legally controlled. But Frankenberg’s account stands out because of his mastery of the political and legal contexts in which the terms of the debate about states of emergency were framed for us – the situation of Weimar and the constitutional reaction in postwar Germany. In addition, Frankenberg has an astonishing command of the history of political theory from Hobbes to the present. His innovative but scholarly analyses permit him to construct a narrative about the potential of the rule of law to respond to emergencies that includes detailed examinations of Schmitt, Foucault, Habermas, Agamben, and many others. His treatments of these figures seek to draw out the genuine insights they might offer, so that, even though none of the figures escapes the force of his criticism, his argument will challenge the assumptions of all involved in the debate.’ -- David Dyzenhaus, University of Toronto, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. A Critique of Political Technology 2. Visions of Political Technology 3. Constellations of Law-Rule and the State of Exception 4. The State of Exception as Mindset and Doctrine 5. Political Extremism and the Militancy of Law-Rule 6. Normalizing the State of Exception: Counter-Terrorism and ‘Whatever it Takes’ 7. Normalizing Torture as a Technique of Governing: What the ‘Exigencies of War’ Demand? Afterword

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Book SynopsisThis timely volume by distinguished scholar Günter Frankenberg offers a sophisticated analysis and sharp critique of the reactions of nations such as the US, Great Britain and Germany to perceived terrorist threats, organized crime actions and other political emergencies that have occurred in recent years. The author demonstrates how governments have increasingly sacrificed the rule of law and human rights for the benefit of security programs ? as evidenced by a rise in extraordinary measures such as surveillance, detention and torture ? thus normalizing the state of exception and privileging preemptive, proactive and coercive methods of political engineering. An interdisciplinary and multi-jurisdictional study, this book develops and implements a unique theoretical and conceptual framework for understanding the rise of technical-political rationality and the fall of the rule of law, and submits both to a firm critique. Particularly relevant in light of current controversies, this provocative book will appeal to scholars and students of international and constitutional law, legal theory, political science, and terrorism studies.Trade Review‘Books abound on the question whether states of emergency can be legally controlled. But Frankenberg’s account stands out because of his mastery of the political and legal contexts in which the terms of the debate about states of emergency were framed for us – the situation of Weimar and the constitutional reaction in postwar Germany. In addition, Frankenberg has an astonishing command of the history of political theory from Hobbes to the present. His innovative but scholarly analyses permit him to construct a narrative about the potential of the rule of law to respond to emergencies that includes detailed examinations of Schmitt, Foucault, Habermas, Agamben, and many others. His treatments of these figures seek to draw out the genuine insights they might offer, so that, even though none of the figures escapes the force of his criticism, his argument will challenge the assumptions of all involved in the debate.’ -- David Dyzenhaus, University of Toronto, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. A Critique of Political Technology 2. Visions of Political Technology 3. Constellations of Law-Rule and the State of Exception 4. The State of Exception as Mindset and Doctrine 5. Political Extremism and the Militancy of Law-Rule 6. Normalizing the State of Exception: Counter-Terrorism and ‘Whatever it Takes’ 7. Normalizing Torture as a Technique of Governing: What the ‘Exigencies of War’ Demand? Afterword

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Book SynopsisThis edited collection explores the topic of constitutionalism across borders in the struggle against terrorism, analyzing how constitutional rules and principles relevant in the field of counter-terrorism move across borders. Various chapters underline how constitution-like norms consolidate at the level of international and supranational organizations as a limit to the exercise of public power in the field of counter-terrorism policy, especially counter-terrorism financing. Other chapters examine the extraterritorial application of constitutional rights and the migration of constitutional norms - or anti-constitutional practices - from one state to another. Still others consider how transnational cooperation between states in areas such as intelligence gathering and data sharing may call for updating domestic constitutional law rules or for new international law compacts entrenching rights across borders. What emerges is a picture of the complex interplay of constitutional law, international law, criminal law and the law of war, creating webs of norms and regulations that apply in the struggle against terrorism conducted across increasingly porous borders.The book will be of particular interest to academics and graduate or post-graduate students working in the fields of constitutional law, international law, human rights, comparative law and national security law. It may also be of interest to practitioners concerned with national security, counterterrorism, and related questions of individual rights.Contributors: O. Bassok, D. Cole, K. Cooper, J. Daskal, E. de Wet, B. Dickson, A. Ejima, S. Ellmann, F. Fabbrini, L. Garlicki, J. Hafetz, V.J. Jackson, C.C. Murphy, M. Scheinin, K.L. Scheppele, A. Su, C. WalkerTrade ReviewJust as current terrorism threats permeate state borders, legal responses to them should as well. Bringing together and making a significant contribution to comparative constitutionalism, international law, and the anti-terrorism law, this book perfectly exemplifies the benefits of transmitting legal concepts and ideas across geographical and conceptual borders - between differing national systems, as well as in manners that open international law and constitutional law to one another. It is a wonderful source for studying and understanding anti-terrorism law, and at the same time an inspiration to those thinking about the tension between globalized and contextualized law. --Daphne Barak-Erez, Justice of the Supreme Court of IsraelSince September 2001, international terrorism has been the major challenge to the traditional understanding of modern constitutionalism, based on state territorial institutions. The outstanding contributions collected by Fabbrini and Jackson address this challenge under many respects and in many different fields; yet, they all confront a common concern: how to accommodate the basic constitutional guarantees such as human rights, rule of law and due process to actions that overcome territorial borders? In the twenty-first century, security implies control over people, finance and data that move quickly across the borders. Antiterrorism legislation requires a multi-directional cooperation of actors at the transnational level, including regional and international organizations. The book explores this multifaceted branch of law and offers a rich plurality of reading of the major legal responses to one of the most relevant social, political and legal difficulties of our time. --Marta Cartabia, Vice President of the Constitutional Court, ItalyNo one nation is equipped to combat terrorism. The problem transcends borders and the traditional demarcation of the state. This presents a challenge to constitutional norms and national legal structures. This book represents an insightful and engaging response. It contains a stellar cast of authors who dissect and analyze these issues in a series of illuminating contributions. --George Williams, Scientia Professor, University of New South Wales, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction Federico Fabbrini and Vicki C. Jackson PART I INTERNATIONAL CONSTITUTIONALISM AND ANTI-TERRORISM FINANCE MEASURES 2. United Nations Law: Substantive Constitutionalism through Human Rights Versus Formal Hierarchy through Article 103 of the Charter Martin Scheinin 3. (Implicit) Judicial Favouring of Human Rights Over United Nations Security Council Sanctions: A Manifestation of International Constitutionalism? Erika de Wet 4. Heroic or Hapless? The Legal Reforms of Counter-Terrorism Financial Sanctions Regimes in the European Union Karen Cooper and Clive Walker 5. The Dynamics of Transnational Counter-terrorism law: Towards a Methodology, Map and Critique Cian C. Murphy PART II COUNTER-TERRORISM, AND CONSTITUTIONAL MIGRATIONS 6. Translating Rights across Centuries: U.S. Constitutional Protection against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures in a Transnational Era Vicki C. Jackson 7. Japanese Efforts to have a Secrecy Law and a 'National Security Council' A Runner Who Is One Lap Behind? or Good Things Come to Those Who Wait? Akiko Ejima 8. The Deep Dilemma of Evidence in the Global Anti-Terror Campaign Kim Lane Scheppele 9. Reciprocal Privacy: Towards a Transatlantic Agreement David Cole and Federico Fabbrini PART III EXTRATERRITORIALITY, DETENTION AND FREE SPEECH 10. Transnational Seizures: The Constitution and Criminal Procedure Abroad Jennifer Daskal 11. The Extra-territorial Obligations of European States regarding Human Rights in the Context of Terrorism Brice Dickson 12. Detention at Sea: The Persistence of Territorial Constraints on Constitutional Rights Jonathan Hafetz 13. The Extraterritorial First Amendment Anna Su PART IV INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW, INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW, AND TERRORISM 14. Missing in Action: the Human Eye Or Bassok 15. Unraveling the Law of War Stephen Ellmann 16. Conclusion Lech Garlicki Index

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Book SynopsisAt a critical time for the identity and policy direction of the EU, this Handbook examines the dynamics behind the development of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The Handbook includes chapters from renowned scholars that examine the efficacy and visibility of the EU as a diplomatic, military and civilian actor in a turbulent world. The authors? original contributions address the impact that existing frameworks, structures and procedures have on the effectiveness of the EU as an international actor and consider the legal challenges to the EU's integrated approach to external action. The Research Handbook on the EU?s Common Foreign and Security Policy brings together scholars from different areas of law (EU and international law) and from the political science field. The interdisciplinary approach makes it essential reading for scholars of law, political science and international relations. Policymakers and all those with an interest in the workings of the EU?s legal services will also find this an insightful resource.Contributors include: S. Blockmans, M. Broberg, M.E. Cañamares, M. Cremona, A. de Ruijter, E. Denza, H. Dijkstra, S. Duke, C. Eckes, D. Fiott, J. Heliskoski, C. Hillion, A.E. Juncos, U. Khaliq, J. Klabbers, T. Konstadinides, P. Koutrakos, D. Mantzari, S. Marquardt, J. Odermatt, A. Ott, A. Skordas, G. Van Der Loo, P. Van Elsuwege, R.A. WesselTrade Review'Under the Treaty of Lisbon, the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), occupies a distinct place in EU external relations. This Research Handbook will provide an indispensable tool for understanding the specific features of the CFSP as well as the way it interacts with the non-CFSP part of EU external relations law. We are faced with a comprehensive, well-structured and highly informative collection of articles by a group of top experts on EU law and external relations law in particular.' --Allan Rosas, Judge at the European Court of Justice, Luxembourg'A must-read for everyone who is interested in understanding how the basic texts in the EU Treaties, as modified by the Lisbon Treaty, and their implementation in the recent years, may -or not- help the EU to become a stronger actor on the international scene.' --Jean-Claude Piris, Former DG of the Legal Service of the Council of the EU, FranceTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Steven Blockmans and Panos Koutrakos Part A The law of CFSP/CSDP 1. The position of CFSP/CSDP in the EU’s constitutional architecture Marise Cremona 2. The institutional framework, legal instruments and decision-making procedures Stephan Marquardt 3. Representing the EU in the area of CFSP: legal and political dynamics Hylke Dijkstra and Peter Van Elsuwege 4. ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’: three levels of judicial control over the CFSP Christophe Hillion and Ramses A. Wessel Part B The practice of CSDP 5. Civilian CSDP missions: ‘the good, the bad and the ugly’ Ana E. Juncos 6. Military CSDP operations: strategy, financing, effectiveness Daniel Fiott 7. Responsibility and liability for CSDP operations Joni Heliskoski 8. Capabilities and CSDP: resourcing political will or paper armies Simon Duke 9. Non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction Eileen Denza Part C The nexus between CFSP/CSDP and other external policies 10. The law and practice of EU sanctions Christina Eckes 11. The nexus between the CCP and the CFSP: achieving foreign policy goals through trade restrictions and market access Andrea Ott and Guillaume Van der Loo 12. EU development cooperation and the CFSP: mutual encroachment? Morten Broberg 13. The CFSP–humanitarian aid nexus Mireia Estrada Cañamares 14. The nexus between CFSP/CSDP and the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Panos Koutrakos 15. European Neighbourhood Policy: CFSP in disguise Steven Blockmans 16. The nexus between Common Foreign and Security Policy and energy policy Theodore Konstadinides and Deni Mantzari 17. The European Union as a cybersecurity actor Jed Odermatt 18. EU external health security policy and law Anniek de Ruijter Part D Reflection on perspectives 19. The European Union as post-national realist power Achilles Skordas 20. Too much, too little, too late? Reflections on law and ethics in the EU's foreign policy Jan Klabbers 21. The European Union's foreign policies: an external examination of the capabilities–expectations gap Urfan Khaliq Conclusions Steven Blockmans and Panos Koutrakos Index

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Book SynopsisWhen Minh Pham was extradited from Britain to the US to face terrorism related charges, his appeal against the deprivation of his British citizenship was still pending. Soon after he arrived his appeal was lost and he was effectively made stateless. Pham's story is one of the many in Deport, Deprive, Extradite, illustrating the perpetual enhancement of state power and its capabilities to expel.In looking at these stories of Muslim men accused of terrorism-related offences, Nisha Kapoor exposes how these racialised subjects are dehumanized, made non-human, both in terms of how they are represented and via the disciplinary techniques used to expel them. She explores how the establishment of these non-humans enables the expansion of inhumanity more broadly, targeting Muslims, people of colour, immigrants and refugees. In asking what such cases illuminate and legitimate about precariousness and dispossession, she offers a radical analysis of the contemporary security state.Trade ReviewA monumental study of how the 'War on Terror' has allowed states to operate outside the boundaries of reason and decency. This is courageous research, a book that should be read by all citizens of 21st century states that claim to be fighting extremism but have themselves become extremist states. -- Vijay Prashad, Executive Director, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, and author, The Poorer Nations: A Possible History of the Global SouthGripping, frightening, urgent - Nisha Kapoor's book is essential reading for anyone trying to understand the shifting terrain of securitisation, racialisation and the rolling back of human rights. It should be required reading for every student, teacher and advocate concerned to challenge state racism. For those inclined to trust the government, this book reveals the hidden and not so hidden injustices carried out in y/our name. For those who find themselves in the sights of a securitising state, this book lets you know that you are not alone. For anyone who doubts that the treatment of those suspected of terrorism reveals a shift in state practices that can seep out into other realms, this book offers a careful but devastating warning. We understand, what can be done to them can be done to us. After this book, none of us can pretend again that we did not know. -- Gargi Bhattacharyya, author of Dangerous Brown Men

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Book SynopsisThis newly revised and updated second edition of the Research Handbook on International Law and Terrorism provides a comprehensive overview of international counter-terrorism law and practice from the perspectives of human rights, the law of armed conflict, the law on use of force, and international criminal law. Brand new and revised chapters provide critical commentary on the law from leading scholars and practitioners in the field. Major controversies in the global legal response to terrorism are examined, including up-to-date analyses of the war on terror, drone strikes and targeted killings, torture and rendition, indefinite detention, military trials, and UN Security Council measures and sanctions. New topics for this edition are assessed, focusing on foreign terrorist fighters, the nexus between organized crime and terrorism, and the prevention of violent extremism. Exploring developments from before and after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the Research Handbook also includes new analysis of contemporary threats such as Islamic State, and discusses the law of regional organizations and selected national practice. International law scholars and practitioners, as well as government and United Nations legal advisers, will find this an invaluable reference on a complex area of legal inquiry. It will also prove a critical read for academics and students in international relations, terrorism studies, security studies, war studies, and human rights.Trade Review'The second edition of the Research Handbook on International Law and Terrorism edited by Ben Saul belongs first on the desk and thereafter on the bookshelf of every academic or professional expert working on legal issues related to terrorism. Its 46 chapters by eminent scholars and practitioners cover almost all aspects of this complex area and provide useful guidance for anyone wishing to get a comprehensive picture of it, or to delve into any specific issue.' --Martin Scheinin, European University Institute, ItalyTable of ContentsContents: Preface xxiii PART I NORMATIVE FRAMEWORKS 1 The definition(s) of terrorism in international law 2 Marcello Di Filippo 2 Terrorism and customary international law 16 Kai Ambos and Anina Timmermann 3 Terrorism and the international law of state responsibility 31 Kimberley N Trapp 4 Aviation and international terrorism 47 Julie Atwell 5 Maritime terrorism in international law 60 Efthymios Papastavridis 6 Nuclear, chemical and biological terrorism in international law 80 David Fidler 7 The international law on terrorist financing 97 Ilias Bantekas 8 The International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings 109 Samuel Witten 9 The draft United Nations Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism 120 Amrith Rohan Perera 10 The legal nexus between terrorism and transnational crime 129 Ben Saul 11 Gender, counter-terrorism and international law 157 Jayne Huckerby 12 Islam, terrorism and international law 168 Javaid Rehman PART II TERRORISM AND CONFLICT 13 Terrorism and the international law on the use of force 180 Michael Wood 14 Terrorism and international humanitarian law 192 Ben Saul 15 Terrorism and the international law of occupation 210 David Kretzmer 16 Terrorism and targeted killings under international law 223 Emily Crawford 17 Foreign fighters, terrorism and counter-terrorism 239 Sandra Krähenmann 18 Military courts and terrorism: the 9/11 trial before the Guantanamo Bay Military Jurisdiction 256 Sharon Weill and Mitchell Robinson 19 Terrorism, war crimes and the International Criminal Court 271 Roberta Arnold 20 Terrorism and self-determination 285 Elizabeth Chadwick 21 Humanitarian action, development and terrorism 300 Andrej Zwitter PART III TERRORISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS 22 International human rights law and terrorism: an overview 314 Helen Duffy 23 Extraordinary rendition, counter-terrorism and international law 336 Silvia Borelli 24 Torture and counter-terrorism 354 Ben Saul and Mary Flanagan 25 Counter-terrorist detention and international human rights law 371 Fiona de Londras 26 Terrorism prosecutions and the right to a fair trial 384 Clive Walker 27 Terrorism and freedom of expression in international law 399 Yaël Ronen 28 Terrorism, surveillance and privacy 411 Simon Chesterman 29 Terrorism and international refugee law 423 Geoff Gilbert 30 Terrorism and migration law 436 Elspeth Guild 31 Special measures: terrorism and control orders 449 Andrew Lynch and Jessie Blackbourn 32 Judicial supervision of anti-terrorism laws in comparative democracies 465 Leah West and Craig Forcese 33 Redress for victims of terrorist acts in a deteriorating international political climate 479 Ilaria Bottigliero and Lyal S Sunga PART IV TERRORISM AND THE UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM 34 The United Nations General Assembly and terrorism 493 Jane Boulden 35 The role of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Compact Task Force, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and its Counter-Terrorism Centre 506 Marc Porret 36 The role of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s Terrorism Prevention Branch 513 Mauro Miedico 37 United Nations measures to address the ‘root causes’ and ‘conditions conducive’ to terrorism, and to prevent violent extremism (PVE): 1972–2019 530 Ben Saul 38 The United Nations Security Council’s counter-terrorism ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions regime 550 Lisa Ginsborg 39 Security Council Resolution 1373: the cumbersome implementation of legislative acts 564 Luis Miguel Hinojosa-Martínez 40 The United Nations Special Tribunal for Lebanon: defining international terrorism 588 Guénaël Mettraux 41 Challenges in United Nations counter-terrorism coordination 600 James Cockayne PART V TERRORISM AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 42 The legal response to terrorism of the European Union and Council of Europe 614 Cian C Murphy 43 The legal response of the Organization of American States in combating terrorism 626 Mirko Sossai 44 The legal response to terrorism of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation 639 Katja Samuel 45 Counter-terrorism and pan-Africanism: from non-action to non-indifference 654 Martin Ewi and Anton Du Plessis 46 Regional legal responses to terrorism in Asia and the Pacific 669 Rohan Gunaratna and Gloria Cheung Index 686

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Book SynopsisThis illuminating book offers a timely assessment of the development and proliferation of precursor crimes of terrorism, exploring the functions and implications of these expanding offences in different jurisdictions. In response to new modes and sources of terrorism, attempts to pre-empt potential attacks through precursor offences have emerged. This book examines not only the meanings and effectiveness of this approach, but also the challenges posed to human rights and social and economic development.Featuring contributions from leading academic and practitioner experts in counter-terrorism law, the book covers the broad scope of activities tackled by these new legal interventions, including membership, collaboration, communications, training and financing. Taking a comparative approach that relies on extensive experience in various jurisdictions, including the UK and Spain, the chapters also discuss important related issues such as international cooperation, investigations and penology, offering insights into the context of policies and practices.Scholars and advanced students of criminal and human rights law with an interest in terrorism and terrorism offences will find this book essential reading. It will also benefit legal practitioners and policy makers in fields such as international criminal law cooperation and counter-terrorism.Trade Review‘This impressive collection of chapters, from internationally respected academics and practitioners with expertise on terrorism and criminal law, tackles an important recent phenomenon. As ever more States seek to counter the threat of terrorism in innovative ways, specialised criminal offences proliferate and expand to reach those who fund, plan, encourage, prepare, or glorify terrorism in the physical and online worlds. The perceived threat posed by terrorism permits legislatures to criminalise more widely and punitively. The need for adequate scrutiny and safeguards is obvious as these offences challenge orthodox definitions and structures of criminal laws and their jurisdictional reach as well as traditional trial processes. The book provides an insightful exploration of the theoretical, social and practical dimensions to pre-cursor offences and offenders, drawing particularly on European experience. It will serve as a valuable resource for scholars and policy makers examining the many challenges that such legislation brings.’ -- David Ormerod CBE, QC, University College London, UK'This work explores and updates the study on the limits of criminal intervention against terrorism. It masterfully combines the study of the fundamentals with a common thread in the "advancement" of the punitive barrier to crimes of expression or crimes of belonging to organisations, without neglecting procedural aspects, cooperation or prison execution. And all of this with a comparative law approach that makes this work a genuinely European contribution to a more contained, legitimate and, at the same time, effective anti-terrorist strategy.' -- Jon-Mirena Landa, Director, UNESCO Chair for Human Rights, University of the Basque Country, SpainTable of ContentsContents: PART I INTRODUCTION 1 Introduction to Precursor Crimes of Terrorism 2 Mariona Llobet Anglí, Manuel Cancio Meliá, and Clive Walker 2 Counter terrorism through precursor crimes 20 Clive Walker PART II CRIMINALISATION OF ANTICIPATORY RISK OF TERRORISM ATTACKS 3 Law as reason vs law as will in the fight against terrorism: from a Hobbesian conception of law to an Orwellian society 44 Aniceto Masferrer and Pedro Talavera 4 The criminalisation of terrorism risk within the European Union: a suitable choice? 56 Francesca Galli 5 Voluntary abandonment related to the crime of membership of a terrorist group 72 Mertxe Landera Luri 6 Precursor crimes in Australia’s anti-terrorism legislation 83 Christopher Michaelsen PART III PRECURSOR COMMUNICATION CRIMES IN RELATION TO TERRORISM 7 The legitimacy of offences criminalising incitement to terrorist acts: a European perspective 99 Anneke Petzsche 8 Twitter after Charlie Hebdo and the Paris Bataclan attacks: identifying and measuring the different types of violent speech on the internet 113 Fernando Miró-Llinares 9 Spanish writing on the wall? Glorification of terrorism under Spanish law 127 Manuel Cancio Meliá 10 Terrorism as a hate crime? 143 Juan Alberto Díaz López PART IV EXPANSION OF PRECURSOR TERRORISM CRIMES: ORGANISATIONAL, EVIDENTIAL AND INTERNATIONAL 11 Agency costs avoidance through ‘leaderless resistance’ and the criminalization of visiting Internet sites: is the cure worse than the disease? 157 Íñigo Ortiz de Urbina Gimeno 12 ‘Jihadist lone wolves’: terrorists, murderers or believers? Back to an actor-based criminal law 170 Mariona Llobet Anglí 13 Intelligence expert evidence against terrorism in Spain 183 Gonzalo Boye Tuset 14 Precursor crimes of international terrorism 196 Ben Saul PART V PROCESS, PRACTICE AND PUNISHMENT 15 Police cooperation in counter-terrorism: limits and suitable partners 221 Saskia Maria Hufnagel 16 The accommodation of precursor crimes within extradition 240 Paul Arnell 17 Criminal process and precursor crimes of terrorism 254 Mark Topping and Mark Carroll 18 Legal experiments in the Spanish judicial fight against jihadist terrorism 269 Benet Salellas i Vilar 19 The ends of state punishment and terrorism 281 Daniel Rodríguez Horcajo 20 The relevance of mandatory minimum penalties: an introduction with reference to precursor crimes of terrorism in Spain 292 Gonzalo J. Basso 21 Penal policies and terrorist offenders in Spain: a matter of recidivism risk assessment or a matter of de-radicalisation? 304 Enara Garro Carrera 22 The sentencing of precursor terrorism crimes in the United Kingdom 316 Florence Lee and Clive Walker Select bibliography 335 Index

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Book SynopsisIn the post-9/11 era, the nexus between organized crime and terrorism has raised much concern and has been widely discussed in both academic and policy circles, but is still largely misunderstood. This critical book contributes innovatively to the debate by distinguishing three types of nexus—interaction, transformation/imitation and similarities—and identifying the promoting factors of each type.With its multifaceted but complementary chapters, the book provides conceptual and theoretical frameworks for readers, as well as the evidence needed to develop more realistic, effective and humane policies to tackle organized crime, terrorism and the nexuses between them. Bringing together a range of international multidisciplinary specialists, it includes three comparative analyses of worldwide transfers of personnel, weapons and money between organized crime and terrorism and 12 case studies examining local manifestations of the nexus in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Two other chapters further review the national, European and international policies adopted and implemented so far to deal with the different nexuses.This book will be a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers in the fields of comparative law, criminal law and justice and public policy, who specialize in the analysis and control of organized crime and terrorism. It will also appeal to senior law enforcement officials and practitioners due to the counterintuitive policy implications drawn from the comparative analysis of the findings.Trade Review‘This book is a milestone on the road towards a better understanding of the linkages in the underworlds of crime and terror.’ -- Alex P Schmid, Perspectives on Terrorism‘Terrorism is a very 21st century global threat. Organized crime has a distinctly 20th century feel to it yet is often related in the public mind with terrorism. This book explores the variable connections of the two. In some places and at some times they complement each other; at other times and places they compete. Paoli, Fijnaut and Wouters have put together an excellent collection of essays that explore the nexus of the two threats.’ -- Peter Reuter, University of Maryland, USTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to the nexus between organized crime and terrorism 1 Cyrille Fijnaut, Letizia Paoli and Jan Wouters PART I LITERATURE REVIEW AND CONCEPTUALIZATION 2 Taking stock of the literature on the nexus between organized crime and terrorism 17 Letizia Paoli and Cyrille Fijnaut 3 Conceptualizing the nexus between organized crime and terrorism 48 Letizia Paoli and Cyrille Fijnaut PART II TRANSFER OF RESOURCES 4 Criminal pasts, terrorist futures? Jihadist recruits in Western Europe 86 Peter R. Neumann and Rajan Basra 5 Terrorists’ acquisition of firearms and explosives: criminal, legal and grey sources 104 Toine Spapens and Nils Duquet 6 The organized crime–terrorism nexus and its funding 126 Michael Levi PART III EUROPEAN CASE STUDIES 7 The nexus between organised crime and terrorism, and the attacks in Paris and Brussels in 2015 and 2016 148 Cyrille Fijnaut 8 Assessing the involvement in organized crime of jihadists from the Netherlands 221 Anton Weenink, Melvin R.J. Soudijn and Rudie J.M. Neve 9 Legal and law enforcement implications arising from the organized crime–terrorism nexus in Northern Ireland 239 Tom Obokata 10 To what extent was Basque terrorist group ETA involved in a nexus with organized crime? An economic analysis 258 Mikel Buesa and Thomas Baumert 11 Sweden: violent extremism and organized crime 276 Lars Korsell PART IV NON-EUROPEAN CASE STUDIES 12 The crime–terror nexus in Syria and Iraq 302 Christina Steenkamp 13 The nexus of organized crime and terror in Afghanistan and Pakistan 319 Matthew Phillips and Shelby Davis 14 Largely fleeting and hardly convergent: Libya’s crime– terror nexus 342 Mark Micallef and Matt Herbert 15 The terrorism–organized crime nexus in the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria 366 Freedom C. Onuoha 16 Is there any nexus between terrorism and organized crime in Mexico? 391 Luis Astorga 17 Terrorism and organized crime in Colombia 412 Gustavo Duncan, Santiago Sosa and Jose Antonio Fortou PART V INTERNATIONAL POLICIES 18 Responding to the crime–terror nexus: the international level 434 Christophe Paulussen and Colin P. Clarke 19 The nexus between organized crime and terrorism: policy responses from the European Union and the Council of Europe 452 Thomas Van Poecke and Jan Wouters Index

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Book SynopsisThis insightful book provides a unified repository of information on jihadist terrorism. Offering an integrated treatment of terrorist groups, zones of armed conflict and counter-terrorism responses from liberal democratic states, it presents fresh empirical perspectives on the origins and progression of conflict, and contemporary global measures to combat terrorist activity. Bringing together a multi-disciplinary team of scholars and professionals, the book examines the growth and activities of four key terrorist organizations: Al Qaeda, Islamic State, Hamas and Lashkar-e-Taiba. It discusses their theologies, motivations and the threat that they pose to liberal democracies through terrorist attacks. Chapters contain perspectives and case studies on zones of armed conflict in which terrorist organizations are being fought directly in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Israel/Palestine, evaluating the historic roots of these conflicts and their evolution over time. It also examines national efforts in the US, the UK, France, India and Israel in combating terrorism, considering the preventative measures and activities of intelligence and security agencies through personal interviews conducted with service and retired professionals. Based on crucial empirical investigations conducted by intelligence professionals, scholars, research specialists and journalists, this is critical reading for researchers and advanced students in terrorism studies, international studies and conflict resolution, as well as those studying political science more broadly. It will also benefit policymakers and intelligence and law enforcement specialists in need of a comparative study of contemporary counter-terrorism responses.Table of ContentsContents: Foreword xi Acknowledgement xiii 1 Introduction to Global Jihadist Terrorism 1 Paul Burke, Doaa’ Elnakhala and Seumas Miller PART I TERRORIST GROUPS 2 Al-Qaeda 10 Paul Burke 3 The so-called Islamic State 36 Michael Robillard 4 Hamas 58 Doaa’ Elnakhala 5 Lashkar-e-Taiba 84 Anthony Davis PART II ZONES OF ARMED CONFLICT 6 Afghanistan 107 Anthony Davis 7 Iraq 133 Paul Burke 8 Syria 167 Michael Robillard 9 Palestine‒Israel 188 Doaa’ Elnakhala PART III NATIONAL COUNTER-TERRORISM RESPONSES 10 National counter-terrorism responses: United States of America 212 Michael Robillard 11 National counter-terrorism responses: United Kingdom 233 Paul Burke 12 National counter-terrorism responses: France 253 Doaa’ Elnakhala 13 National counter-terrorism responses: Israel 277 Doaa’ Elnakhala 14 National counter-terrorism responses: India 299 Anthony Davis Index 321

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Book SynopsisMaking a timely contribution to the legal literature, this important book discusses an under-analysed issue of great importance to international peace and security. It provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the prevention of nuclear terrorism specifically through an international (arms control) law lens.Jonathan Herbach sets out a basis for better understanding how the international legal framework for nuclear security is structured and why it is structured that way, and offers a critical analysis of the component instruments that make up the framework. He highlights the strengths and analyzes possible gaps and weaknesses of these instruments and the legal framework as a whole, as well as explaining the framework’s key characteristics, approaches and rationale. As nuclear security is by no means a static topic, with changing circumstances a defining feature of the area, the book also offers ideas for the path forward and conceptualizes ways to further strengthen the nuclear security legal framework.Offering a fresh perspective on the prevention of nuclear terrorism, this book will benefit academics and students of public international law, counter-terrorism and conflict and security law. It will also be a useful resource for governmental legal advisors, think-tanks and diplomats to inform their work on means and mechanisms to help strengthen the global nuclear security regime and to provide guidance for decision-making.Trade Review‘With the prospect of a possible tactical nuclear attack by Russia if it loses in the Ukraine war a real possibility, the subject of nuclear terrorism is once again at the top of governments’ national security concerns, especially if Russia were to utilise a terrorist group proxy to carry out such an attack. This important book provides a comprehensive examination of how nuclear terrorism can be prevented through various measures, including an international arms control regime (ACR). The author explains how an ACR is structured, its key characteristics, its strengths, weaknesses, and gaps, and future directions for strengthening it.’ -- Joshua Sinai, Perspectives on Terrorism Journal‘Jonathan Herbach has written a masterly account of the place of nuclear security, particularly prevention of nuclear terrorism, in the broader context of nuclear arms control. While focused on international law aspects, this book is invaluable reading for policymakers, diplomats, officials and others interested in nuclear security. It is an essential introduction for newcomers to this subject, and an insightful reference work for experts.’ -- John Carlson, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation and Australian Sherpa to the 2010 Nuclear Security SummitTable of ContentsContents: 1. Arms control law approach to countering nuclear terrorism 2. Developing the law of nuclear security: from Atoms for Peace to the Nuclear Security Summits 3. The main legally binding instruments applicable to nuclear security 4. Nuclear security at the crossroads of arms control and criminal justice 5. Normative soft law instruments in the nuclear security law framework 6. The role of international organizations in nuclear security 7. The way forward: strengthening the international legal framework for nuclear security Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive Research Handbook considers the place of human security, both in practice and as a concept within international law, examining the preconditions for and consequences of applying human security to international legal thinking and practice. It also proposes a future international law in which human security is central to the law’s purpose.Contributions by leading authors in the field critically engage with 25 years of human security practice in different areas of international law and explore the challenges, successes and setbacks of realising human security in a state-based international legal order whilst re-conceptualizing central elements of international law from a human security perspective. Organised around six core themes, the Research Handbook shows how human security can be used as an overarching framework to preserve peace, protect people and counter vulnerability through international law.Progressive and engaging, this Research Handbook will be a key resource for scholars and students of public international law, security, and international relations, who wish to further their knowledge of human security as the central purpose of international law.Trade Review‘The principles and values of human security are as relevant as they ever were to the challenges faced by the world, but the obstacles to human security remain formidable in an inhospitable political environment. This collection, bringing together scholars from across the globe, presents original and insightful perspectives on a range of themes related to human security, with an emphasis upon international law. It genuinely takes the human security debate forward, and it is an excellent resource for researchers, students and policy analysts.’ -- Edward Newman, University of Leeds, UK and Former UN official, United Nations UniversityTable of ContentsContents: Editor and contributors viii Introduction 1 Gerd Oberleitner PART I UNDERSTANDING HUMAN SECURITY IN INTERNATIONAL LAW: CONCEPT, PRACTICE, ACTORS 1 Human security and international law: why? how? 25 Shireen Daft 2 Security: national, international, human 40 Laura Neack 3 Human security and the United Nations 59 Alistair D. Edgar 4 Human security and non-state actors 75 Cedric Ryngaert PART II HUMAN SECURITY: PRESERVING PEACE AND PROTECTING PEOPLE 5 The Security Council: collective security and peacekeeping for human security 92 Hitoshi Nasu 6 Human security in armed conflict: norms, agendas and actors for protecting civilians 107 Miriam Bradley 7 Attaining human security by disarming 126 Denise Garcia 8 Managing transition and building peace from a human security perspective 145 Dahlia Simangan PART III PERSONAL SECURITY, HUMAN DIGNITY AND GLOBAL JUSTICE 9 Human rights and human security 162 Wolfgang Benedek 10 Transnational organised crime and terrorism as human security threats: international law’s response 180 Sven Peterke and Pierre Hauck 11 Freedom from fear and freedom from want: key components of human security for women 208 Rashida Manjoo 12 The impacts of the International Criminal Tribunals on human security and human rights 226 James Meernik PART IV HUMAN SECURITY: CONFRONTING RISK, VULNERABILITY AND EXISTENTIAL CRISIS 13 Climate change as a human security crisis? 243 Benoit Mayer 14 Complementarity between human security and legal frameworks for humanitarian action 259 Dug Cubie 15 Human (in)security in transnational migration, refugee situations and internal displacement 273 Susana Ferreira PART V SOCIO-ECONOMIC HUMAN SECURITY IN AGENDA 2030 16 Human security, the UN development system and the SDGs 290 Des Gasper and Oscar A. Gómez 17 Human security: countering structural inequality and fostering resilience under international law 306 Dorothy Estrada-Tanck 18 Food security and the right to food: pillars of humanity arising from food and agriculture law 321 Gabriela Steier, Matthew Kang and Sahana Ramdas 19 Global health law: WHO, COVID-19, and human security 341 Lisa Forman PART VI REGIONAL HUMAN SECURITY PERSPECTIVES 20 Human security in Europe: the European Union and beyond 359 Iavor Rangelov 21 Human security: a Latin American perspective 375 Elizabeth Abi-Mershed and Verónica Gómez 22 The African Union as a human security arrangement 388 Samuel M. Makinda and F. Wafula Okumu 23 The emerging human security norm in East Asia: toward an epistemic community 406 Yoichi Mine and Ako Muto Index

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Book SynopsisCounterterrorism and Investigative Detention explores the practice of investigative detention of terrorist suspects in the legal systems of the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. In addition to illuminating the characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of various investigative detention regimes, this book examines ways in which international law and national security imperatives have served as vectors for change and convergence in these otherwise divergent legal systems.The chapters include an examination of the way in which each country has experienced and confronted terrorism; an overview of each country's legal system; a detailed analysis of each country's counterterrorism laws; and a discussion of the ways in which international law has impacted their respective counterterrorism approaches. This book, therefore, is situated at the nexus of comparative law, international law, and national security, providing scholars and policymakers with insight into how different countries with contrasting legal traditions address a common national security threat.This compelling discussion of how different legal systems use their detention laws to address the threat of terrorism will be of interest to comparative lawyers, international lawyers, and national security professionals.Trade Review‘Dan Stigall provides a compelling explanation that the inevitable tension between security requirements and civil liberty imperatives never allows for clean-cut solutions, and instead Americans must insist on processes that allow both requirements to peacefully vie with each other, and accept the reality that the best outcomes result from compromise.’ -- Lieutenant General (retired) Michael K. Nagata, US Army'Dan Stigall is the perfect person to write this important book: an experienced practitioner and skilled academic who carefully navigates the complexities of investigative detention such that expert and novice both walk away better informed and maybe even questioning their own assumptions.' -- Matthew Levitt, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, USTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by Colonel Christopher P. Costa Preface 1. Introduction to Counterterrorism and Investigative Detention 2. Investigative detention and international law 3. The United States 4. The United Kingdom 5. France 6. Conclusion to Counterterrorism and Investigative Detention Index

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Book SynopsisPresenting a thorough examination of intelligence activities in international law, Sophie Duroy provides theoretical and empirical justifications to support the cutting-edge claim that states’ compliance with international law in intelligence matters serves their national security interests. This book theorises the regulation of intelligence activities under international law, identifying three layers of regulation: a clear legal framework governing intelligence activities (legality); a capacity to enforce state responsibility (accountability); and the integration of legality and accountability into responsive regulation by the international legal order (compliance). The empirical relevance of these three layers of regulation is demonstrated through in-depth case studies of state responsibility in the CIA-led war on terror and an analysis of the accountability of Djibouti, the Gambia, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States for conduct in the CIA-led war on terror. Overall, the author shows that the most reliable path to long-term national security is the effective regulation of intelligence activities under international law. Making an original contribution to existing theories of compliance and regulation, as well as the law of state responsibility and its enforcement, this book will be essential for students and scholars of public international law, human rights, intelligence and security studies, and international relations. It will also be a valuable resource for practitioners of international law with an interest in intelligence, state responsibility, and terrorism and security law.Trade Review‘This exceptionally rich book deals with important and topical issues of international law and human rights, namely the international law governing intelligence agencies and their oversight, as well as accountability for the phenomenon of secret detention and torture in the so-called war on terror. It manages to combine the treatment of these two themes into a single coherent line of research. But the study does much more than that. It is methodologically highly diverse and advanced, combining doctrinal legal analysis with behavioural approaches concerning state compliance and developing models of semi-quantification and network analysis to explain why and how accountability matters for whether states choose to comply with international law. On the basis of these different but intertwined lines of research, it then argues that compliance with international law serves the national security interests of states. The outcome is highly impressive, signalling the author’s emergence as a prominent scholar, an innovative and original thinker, and a theorist.’ -- Martin Scheinin, University of Oxford, UK‘International regulation of the second oldest profession was long characterised by hypocrisy: states denounced what they routinely (if clandestinely) did themselves. In this book, Sophie Duroy argues that the years after September 11, 2001, put enormous pressure on the nascent norms regulating intelligence activities — and, counter-intuitively, strengthened those norms as a result.’ -- Simon Chesterman, National University of Singapore‘Dr Duroy’s book provides a sophisticated analysis of the application of international law to the work of the intelligence community. But more than that, it explores how states can be held accountable for their unlawful intelligence activities. By focusing on issues of accountability and compliance, this book brings new research to the debate and should be widely read by security studies scholars, international lawyers, practitioners, and policymakers.’ -- Russell Buchan, University of Sheffield, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction to The Regulation of Intelligence Activities under International Law PART I LEGALITY 2. Intelligence activities and international law 3. Mapping state responsibility in the CIA war on terror PART II ACCOUNTABILITY 4. International legal accountability for an internationally wrongful act resulting from intelligence activities 5. Effective accountability 6. International legal accountability in the CIA war on terror PART III COMPLIANCE 7. State compliance with international law in intelligence matters: a behavioural approach 8. Epilogue: comprehensive regulation in the twenty-first-century security landscape Index

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Book SynopsisNigeria is the most dynamic country on the African continent. Yet the legacy of colonialism, deep-rooted corruption, exposure to climate change and the proliferation of small arms have created a precarious security situation that holds back the country’s potential for peace and prosperity. Security in Nigeria explores the many security threats facing Nigeria and assesses the government’s responses to date. With contributors spanning three continents, it provides an original and comprehensive analysis of ‘old’ and ‘new’ security threats and offers original solutions to address the crisis.Trade ReviewIn this remarkably fine volume, Caroline Varin and Freedom Onuoha have assembled a stellar cast of contributors to shed important light on the complexities of security in Nigeria. This august group reveals a variety of critical challenges facing this important African nation and provides cogent insights into their causes and implications. Security in Nigeria is a most significant contribution to an informed understanding of these crucial topics and should be essential reading for scholars, and general readers alike. * William A. Taylor, Associate Professor, Angelo State University *Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgements List of Acronyms Biographies Introduction – Caroline Varin 1.Colonial Legacy as Foundation of Insecurity in Nigeria – Michael I. Ugwueze 2.Corruption: a root cause of insecurity in Nigeria – Leah Wawro 3.Nowhere to Run: Climate Change and Security Challenges in Nigeria – Okoye Anthony Chukwuebuka 4.Small Arms Proliferation – Freedom Onuoha & Gerald Ezirim 5.Human Trafficking - Olusesan Ayodeji Makinde and Deborah Fry 6.Maritime Piracy – Dirk Siebels 7.Militants of the Niger Delta – Jude Cocodia 8.Guns and Deaths – The Conflict between Farmers and Herders – Chris Kwaja 9.Boko Haram and Islamic Extremists – Dauda Abubakar 10.Secessionist Movements and Structural Determinism in Nigeria - Usman A. Tar and Bashir Bala 11.Internally Displaced Persons and Security in Nigeria - Olajumoke Yacob Haliso and Michael Ihuoma 12.Informal Security Sector and Security Provisioning in Nigeria: Trends, Issues and Challenges – Ufiem Maurice Ogbonnaya Conclusion – Caroline Varin and Freedom Onuoha Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisRecent thinking on globalization places risk at the centre of contemporary life. Yet what if our perception of risk is misplaced? What if the greatest risk is not terrorism itself but the conditions that allow terrorism to flourish? This fascinating book illustrates that elevated perceptions of terrorism-related risks are having a deleterious impact on many societies, exacerbating feelings of exclusion among individuals and groups. Via their exploration of various societies, the expert contributors show that as a causal factor of terrorism, social exclusion can be remedied by inclusive, participatory and deliberative measures. They argue that it would be beneficial to recalibrate counter-terrorism policies to unite rather than divide multi-ethnic, religiously diverse and multicultural societies, stressing the importance of understanding and addressing underlying causes of social tensions. They also assess how global and domestic forces have impacted on the prospects for longer term social cohesion in the countries under review, presenting studies from Western and non-Western societies such as Algeria, Australia, Russia and the United Kingdom, to demonstrate that the differences between these societies are not as stark as is often assumed. This path-breaking book questions the validity of attacks on multiculturalism. As such, it will appeal to a wide-ranging audience including academics, students and researchers in the fields of counter-terrorism, peace-building, and the sociology of religion. It will also provide valuable insights to policy-makers in the areas of immigration, security and community building.Contributors: W. Aly, V. Andre, Y. Bouandel, G.D. Bouma, S. Carland, A. Halafoff, P. Lentini, R. Ling, J. Lyons, B. MacQueen, J. Tirman, D. Wright-Neville, G.M. YemelianovaTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction David Wright-Neville and Anna Halafoff 2. Globalization, Interreligious Conflict and Social Cohesion Gary D. Bouma and Rod Ling 3. Immigration and Insecurity: Post-9/11 Fear in the United States John Tirman 4. The Anatomy of Anti-Muslim Sentiment in Australia: The Case of Muslim Women Waleed Aly and Susan Carland 5. The 2003 Chechen Amnesty: An Unintended Obstacle in the Path of Post-conflict Social Cohesion? Pete Lentini 6. Islam and Social Conflict in Russia Galina M. Yemelianova 7. Algeria’s Arduous Search for Peace Youcef Bouandel 8. Electoral Law Reform and the Potential for Post-confessional Politics in Lebanon Benjamin MacQueen 8. Globalization: A New Driving Force in Southern Thailand Virginie Andre 10. Out of the Mouths of Babes: What the ‘Danish Cartoons’ Can Teach Us About a Multicultural Future Jonathan Lyons 11. Civic Integration for Religious Community Leaders New to Australia: A Multifaith Approach Anna Halafoff, Pete Lentini and Gary D. Bouma Conclusion: International Conflict in the Post-Bush Era David Wright-Neville Index

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Book SynopsisLeslie Holmes and a team of specialists from three continents analyse terrorism, organised crime and corruption both individually and in terms of the connections between them. It is argued that if we are better to understand these three phenomena, their links not only to each other but also to corporate crime need to be analysed.There has been a marked growth in the awareness of corruption, organised crime and terrorism in recent years, especially since the end of the Cold War. Yet the linkages and resonances between these three forms of anti-social and anti-state behaviour are still not sufficiently recognised. Leslie Holmes and his fellow contributors analyse all three phenomena in concert to explain why it has taken so long for states, international organisations and the public to begin to appreciate the interplay between them. It is demonstrated that, while the recent growing awareness of connections between these three types of crime is welcome, there is also a fourth player that must sometimes be considered; transnational corporations. Although the book focuses mainly on Europe, Australia and the US, much of the analysis and theorising has global relevance.This timely book will appeal to advanced undergraduates and postgraduates in political science, international relations, international political economy, security studies and criminology.Trade Review'This book is multidisciplinary, as it contains contributions from criminology, politics and international relations scholars. It includes a wide variety of fascinating papers with a dominant focus on the conceptual broadening of security. This is a noteworthy research agenda which, hopefully, will be followed by many more scholars. . . a very stimulating book which will attract the interest of a large audience in different disciplines. It deals with a variety of cases around the globe and contributes to a range of intellectual debates across several disciplines. Consequently, it should be read by many scholars.' -- Christian Kaunert, Political Studies Review'I congratulate Leslie Holmes and the other contributors to this book. The chapters bring fresh insights and richly theorized findings. Together the authors contribute to an essential moving away from the stereotypical good-guy/bad-guy portrayal of serious criminals. This book is about collusion. Politics, corporate conspiracies, national security and military empires, opportunity, vast illicit resources, ambiguous or impossible "rules" and the complicity of the public all result in the growth of organized crime, corruption, and terrorism. As the title suggests, it is the linkages among these three types of crimes and the linkages between criminals and "legitimate" citizens that must be dissected for better-informed policy-making and potentially greater security.' -- Margaret Beare, Nathanson Centre on Transnational Human Rights, Crime and Security, Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, Canada'In making connections between the three types of crime - terrorism, organized crime and corruption - this wide-ranging collection of essays is path breaking. Each chapter contains new insights and new information; as a whole, the collection is masterfully brought together by the editor, Leslie Holmes, who, always careful not to claim too much for the linkages between the three categories of crimes, makes a persuasive concluding argument for corporate crime to be added to the three forms of criminality. This collection brings the darker side of politics out of the shadows and into the foreground and highlights the importance in the fight against terrorism and organized crime of the state being able to trust its own officers.' -- Rosemary H.T. O'Kane, University of Keele, UK'Leslie Holmes' edited book is a fascinating and wide-ranging collection on the interface between terrorism, organised crime, corruption, legitimate businesses, and local communities. The cases range from Australia, to Russia, to the Netherlands and focus on the complex links between the economic motives of corrupt officials and organized criminals, on the one hand, and terrorists, on the other. The result is a sobering look at a growing problem and a plea for more research into linkages often left unexplored by narrow specialists. It should set the agenda for future research that crosses disciplinary boundaries and tackles the difficult empirical challenges.' -- Susan Rose-Ackerman, Yale University, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction Leslie Holmes 2. Terrorism and Organised Crime Frank Bovenkerk and Bashir Abou Chakra 3. Countering Terrorism as if Muslims Matter: Cultural Citizenship and Civic Pre-Emption in Anti-Terrorism Peter Lentini 4. ‘Soft Law’ Regimes and European Organisations’ Fight Against Terrorist Financing and Money Laundering Rémy Davison 5. The Corruption–Organised Crime Nexus in Central and Eastern Europe Leslie Holmes 6. All in the Dutch Construction Family: Cartel Building and Organised Crime Petrus C. van Duyne and Maarten van Dijck 7. The State, Business and Corruption in Russia Yuri Tsyganov 8. Political Corruption and the Law-Governed Post-Communist State: The Polish Case and Broader Applications Adam Czarnota 9. Countering Corruption: An Australian Perspective George Gilligan and Diana Bowman 10. Poodle or Bulldog? Tony Blair and the ‘War on Terror’ Peter Shearman 11. The ‘War on Terror’ and the Resuscitation of State Power as an Anti-Corruption Strategy Mark DaCosta Alleyne 12. Some Concluding Observations: A Quadrumvirate in Future? Leslie Holmes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisIn this clear and observant book, Kenneth Button provides an overview of the economics and political economy of transport security, considering its policy from an economic perspective. His analysis applies micro-economic theory to transport issues, supporting and enhancing the larger framework of our knowledge about personal, industrial, and national security.Button's focus on the economic aspects of transportation security strives to move beyond established technical and legal approaches, working within both the narrower microeconomics of individual and corporate efficiency and the larger trends in economic policy-making. By fitting current security trends into economic analysis, he discusses not only contemporary developments, but also their economic implications and approaches for assessing alternative strategies.This examination of applied economics is a must-read for those looking to gain a broader view of transport security issues. It is a critical resource for those in the security industries as well as those involved in education about transport, security matters, and applied microeconomics. Contents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. The Scale and Nature of the Terrorist Problem 3. Some Basic Economics of Transportation Security 4. Links Between Market Structure and Security 5. The Economic Instruments of Security Policy 6. Security and Air Transportation 7. The Economics of Shopping Mall Security 8. Maritime Security 9. Some Conclusions IndexTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. The Scale and Nature of the Terrorist Problem 3. Some Basic Economics of Transportation Security 4. Links Between Market Structure and Security 5. The Economic Instruments of Security Policy 6. Security and Air Transportation 7. The Economics of Shopping Mall Security 8. Maritime Security 9. Some Conclusions Index

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Book SynopsisThis important book addresses the broader legal, policy and regulatory issues confronting the international community in its search for effective methodologies to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. New threats must always be met with new regulatory and compliance approaches. Alongside an original introduction to the area, which critically examines the 2012 revision to the Financial Action Task Force, the editor has selected key papers that focus on compliance perspectives, in assessing the task, including work examining the recent shift from a rule-based to a risk-based approach. This book is an essential source of reference for anyone interested in this dynamic field.Table of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction Navin Beekarry PART I RISK-BASED APPROACH TO COMBATING MONEY LAUNDERING / TERRORISM FINANCING 1. Lucia Dalla Pellegrina and Donato Masciandaro (2009), ‘The Risk-Based Approach in the New European Anti-Money Laundering Legislation: A Law and Economics View’ 2. David Chaikin (2009), ‘Risk-Based Approaches to Combating Financial Crime’ 3. Andrew Proctor (2005), ‘Supporting a Risk-Based Anti-Money Laundering Approach Through Enforcement Action’ 4. Dionysios S. Demetis and Ian O. Angell (2007), ‘The Risk-Based Approach to AML: Representation, Paradox, and the 3rd Directive’ 5. Louis de Koker (2009), ‘Identifying and Managing Low Money Laundering Risk: Perspectives on FATF’s Risk-Based Guidance’ PART II THE AML / CFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS: COMPLIANCE ISSUES 6. Navin Beekarry (2011), ‘The International Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Regulatory Strategy: A Critical Analysis of Compliance Determinants in International Law’ 7. Andrew Haynes (2009), ‘Money Laundering: From Failure to Absurdity’ 8. Jackie Johnson (2008), ‘Third Round FATF Mutual Evaluations Indicate Declining Compliance’ 9. Robin Sykes (2007), ‘Some Questions on the FATF 40+9 and the Methodology for Assessing Compliance with the FATF 40+9 Recommendations’ 10. Jackie Harvey (2008), ‘Just How Effective is Money Laundering Legislation?’ 11. J.C. Sharman (2009), ‘The Bark is the Bite: International Organizations and Blacklisting’ 12. Joras Ferwerda (2009), ‘The Economics of Crime and Money Laundering: Does Anti-Money Laundering Policy Reduce Crime?’ 13. Richard K. Gordon (2011), ‘Losing the War Against Dirty Money: Rethinking Global Standards on Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing’ PART III THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COMBATING TERRORISM FINANCING REGULATION 14. Eleni Tsingou (2005), ‘Global Governance and Transnational Financial Crime: Opportunities and Tensions in the Global Anti-Money Laundering Regime’ 15. Rainer Hülsse and Dieter Kerwer (2007), ‘Global Standards in Action: Insights from Anti-Money Laundering Regulation’ 16. Barry A.K. Rider (2003), ‘Financial Regulation and Supervision after 11th September, 2001’ 17. John Christensen (2007), ‘The Long and Winding Road: Tackling Capital Flight and Tax Evasion’ 18. J.C. Sharman (2008), ‘Power and Discourse in Policy Diffusion: Anti-Money Laundering in Developing States’ 19. Mónica Serrano and Paul Kenny (2003), ‘The International Regulation of Money Laundering’ PART IV THE ECONOMICS OF MONEY LAUNDERING 20. Peter J. Quirk (1997), ‘Macroeconomic Implications of Money Laundering’ 21. Donato Masciandaro (1999), ‘Money Laundering: the Economics of Regulation’ 22. Peter Reuter and Edwin M. Truman (2004), ‘How Much Money is Laundered?’ 23. John Walker and Brigitte Unger (2009), ‘Measuring Global Money Laundering: “The Walker Gravity Model”’ 24. Jim Thomas (1999), ‘Quantifying the Black Economy: ‘Measurement Without Theory’ Yet Again?’ 25. Richard K. Gordon (1999), ‘Anti-Money-Laundering Policies: Selected Legal, Political, and Economic Issues’ PART V THE INTEGRATION OF COMBATING TERRORISM AND ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING 26. Bruce Zagaris (2002), ‘The Merging of the Counter-Terrorism and Anti-Money Laundering Regimes’ 27. Matthew Levitt (2003), ‘Stemming the Flow of Terrorist Financing: Practical and Conceptual Challenges’ 28. Ilias Bantekas (2003), ‘The International Law of Terrorist Financing’ 29. Richard Barrett (2009), ‘Time to Reexamine Regulation Designed to Counter the Financing of Terrorism’ 30. Michael Levi (2010), ‘Combating the Financing of Terrorism: A History and Assessment of the Control of ‘Threat Finance’’ PART VI SECTORAL ISSUES IN ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COMBATING TERRORISM FINANCING 31. Benton E. Gup and Navin Beekarry (2009), ‘Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and Financial Crimes’ 32. J.C. Sharman and David Chaikin (2009), ‘Corruption and Anti-Money-Laundering Systems: Putting a Luxury Good to Work’ 33. David J. Middleton and Michael Levi (2005), ‘The Role of Solicitors in Facilitating ‘Organized Crime’: Situational Crime Opportunities and their Regulation’ 34. Ross S. Delston and Stephen C. Walls (2009), ‘Reaching Beyond Banks: How to Target Trade-Based Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Outside the Financial Sector’ 35. Samuel McSkimming (2010), ‘Trade-Based Money Laundering: Responding to an Emerging Threat’ 36. Peter Reuter and Edwin M. Truman (2004), ‘Money Laundering: Methods and Markets’

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Book SynopsisMoney Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act 2010: Annotated is a detailed and expert annotation of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. The Act implements the Third Money Laundering Directive in Ireland. It replaces the Criminal Justice Act 1994 as the legislative centrepiece of Ireland's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime. This annotated version of the new Act considers the: * Risk-based customer due diligence (or "CDD") requirements that the Act introduces * New provisions concerning politically exposed persons. * Reporting requirements arising under the Act. * Offence of "tipping off". * Provisions for the monitoring of designated persons by competent authorities. * Authorisation of trust or company service providers. * Approval of guidelines by the Minister for Justice and Law Reform. * Registration of persons directing private members' clubs at which gambling activities are carried on. * "Whistle-blowing" or "good faith reporting" provision made in the Act. This book also seeks to set the Act in its historical and wider legal context, making reference to international and European measures, most particularly the Third Money Laundering Directive, where appropriate. In addition the text identifies and briefly considers all the secondary legislation that has, at the time of writing, been made pursuant to the Act.

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