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Notions of security
(Workpackage 2, Deliverable 1)
This paper discusses definitions of security and gives a historical overview of this concept. In addition, several security related theories are discussed (such as realism, liberalism, and constructivism), and levels of analysis (system, state, individual levels). Finally, the authors take a look at how transnational terrorism fits into this theoretical framework.
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The evolving threat of terrorism in policy and media
(Workpackage 2, Deliverable 2)
In this report we have analyzed the policy discourse on security within the European Union, both at the national level and at the EU level. Also, we have looked at the media discourse on terrorism in European countries as well as in a number of non-European countries, based on the assumption that the media discourse is an important element in policy decisions as well as an indicator of public perceptions of the issue.
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Transnational terrorism: theoretical approaches and policy discourse
(Workpackage 2, Deliverable 3)
Our aim in this deliverable was to determine whether the discourse on terrorism found in different European countries reflects new concepts and aspects of security (referring primarily to the matter of terrorism).
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Defining terrorism
(Workpackage 3, Deliverable 4)
Without understanding the meaning of the term terrorism, it is hardly possible to analyze the consequences of the phenomenon. Unfortunately, different people and organizations use varying definitions. In Deliverable 4, we have investigated the manner in which terrorism has been conceptualized and classified in academic literature. In addition, we have analyzed how terrorism is defined in European law as well as in the codes of law of selected Member States.
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Terrorism and the media
(Workpackage 4, Deliverable 6)
The media play an important role in terrorist strategy. This paper discusses the relationship between terrorism and the mass media. It will describe this relationship, analyze the consequences, and discuss whether something can or should be done to break this link.
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The negative economic impact of terrorism
(Workpackage 5, Deliverable 9)
The aim of this study is to give an insight in the relation between economic globalization and transnational terrorism and their implications for those counterterrorism policies designed to minimize the economic consequences of terrorist attacks in the EU.
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Theoretical treatise on counterterrorism approaches
(Workpackage 6, Deliverable 10)
This report aims to present a study of the theoretical dimension of counterterrorism by focusing on the extended scope of the concept, in order to be able to review the EU’s strategic efforts to combat terrorism. Elements from a number of academic fields are used in an effort to present a broad view of theories and notions that have continuously contributed to counterterrorism research.
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Mapping counterterrorism
(Workpackage 6, Deliverable 11)
This report describes our framework devised to help us identify different categories of counterterrorism policies of states. A comparison of the counterterrorism efforts of several EU Member States is the result.
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Conflict and coherence
(Workpackage 6, Deliverable 12a)
This deliverable describes and analyzes counterterrorism policies of the European Union, and takes an in-depth look at whether or not they are coherent with other important EU policies.
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