Counter-Terrorism as a Public Policy: theoretical Insights and Broader Reflections on the State of Counter-Terrorism Research

In spite of the growing amount of literature published on terrorism over the past 20 years, counter-terrorism is rarely considered as a subject of research by itself. Empirical or data-driven research on counter-terrorism policy is relatively rare, and theoretical approaches are even scarcer. This a...

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Main Author: Renard, Thomas (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Perspectives on terrorism
Year: 2021, Volume: 15, Issue: 4, Pages: 2-10
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Keywords:
Counter-terrorism
P/CVE
Policymaking
terrorism research
public policy theory
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Summary:In spite of the growing amount of literature published on terrorism over the past 20 years, counter-terrorism is rarely considered as a subject of research by itself. Empirical or data-driven research on counter-terrorism policy is relatively rare, and theoretical approaches are even scarcer. This article first reflects on the seeming absence of ‘counter-terrorism studies’ (contrasting with the thriving ‘terrorism studies’). Then, it suggests studying counter-terrorism policymaking through the lens of public policy theory. This approach offers innovative insights to our understanding of counter-terrorism and opens new horizons for the development of a theory of counter-terrorism policymaking.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 9-10
Physical Description:Diagramme
ISSN:2334-3745