What Is Counterterrorism For?
What Is Counterterrorism For? by Leonie Jackson, published by Policy Press on November 26, 2024, is a critical examination of the complexities surrounding counterterrorism practices. This 176-page book delves into the significant increase in state powers enacted in the name of security since 9/11, including measures such as indefinite detention and extraordinary rendition. Jackson emphasizes the importance of understanding these actions, which are often implemented without sufficient scrutiny and can lead to unintended consequences.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of the costs associated with counterterrorism efforts, as well as discussions on how these costs might be mitigated. The book takes a global perspective, exploring not only the practices in Western liberal democracies but also providing insights from various international contexts. By addressing topics such as human rights and constitutional law, Jackson invites readers to reflect on the implications of counterterrorism policies and the balance between safety and civil liberties.
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Terrorism will always be frontpage news – counterterrorism is often discussed as an afterthought, yet it is vitally important to understand what is done in the name of our safety.
Since 9/11, there has been a huge ramping up of the state’s special powers in the name of security, such as indefinite detention, the assassination of suspected terrorists, the use of extraordinary rendition, torture, and changes to due process. However, these powers are often shadowy, they are rarely rolled back, and they can be counterproductive.
This book focuses on understanding the costs of counterterrorism and asking how they can be reduced; global in scope, it looks not just at Western liberal democracies, but at numerous examples from across the world.
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