| ID | 091266 |
| Title Proper | Challenge of talking about terrorism |
| Other Title Information | the EU and the Arab debate on the causes of islamist terrorism |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Behr, Hartmut ; Berger, Lars |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Arab "hegemonic debate" on the causes of Islamist terrorism nurtures (pan-) Arab, anti-Western sentiments and delegitimizes criticism of the political status quo. The European Union's emphasis on multilateral means of conflict resolution and trade promotion leads to official pronouncements that barely address the Arab world's domestic problems, instead referring to international tensions such as the Arab-Israeli conflict as a particular cause of Islamist terrorism and the need for cooperation with Arab governments. By failing to challenge the official narratives of authoritarian Arab regimes the EU obstructs interests in the democratization of the region and the delegitimization of Islamist violence. |
| `In' analytical Note | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 21, No. 4; Oct-Dec 2009: p.539 - 557 |
| Journal Source | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 21, No. 4; Oct-Dec 2009: p.539 - 557 |
| Key Words | Arab Liberals ; Authoritarianism ; Democracy ; Egypt ; European Union ; Hegemonic Discourses ; Islamist Terrorism ; Root Causes ; Saudi Arabia |