| ID | 060463 |
| Title Proper | Security Council and Counterterrorism: Global and Regional Approaches to an Elusive Public Good |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Graham, Kennedy |
| Publication | Jan 2005. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper explores contemporary counterterrorism efforts as an instrument for attaining peace as a ‘global public good’. It notes the lack of an agreed definition of terrorism, the distinction between freedom-fighting and terrorism, and the issue of ‘excessive use of force’ by the state. It assessed the extent to which US counter-terrorism policy has influenced policy in the UN Security Council, and the shortcomings in Council policy that require redress. The paper concludes that counterterrorism will be successful only when a ‘global law enforcement’ approach prevails over the national security-driven ‘war-on-terror’ and when genuine efforts are undertaken to address the root causes of terrorism, including the forward basing of US forces in the Arab world. |
| `In' analytical Note | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 17, No. 1-2; Jan 2005: p37-65 |
| Journal Source | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol: 17 No 1-2 |
| Key Words | United States-Counter Terrorism ; Counter Terrorism ; International Terrorism |