The 9/11 effect : comparative counter-terrorism /

This book examines the responses of the United Nations, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada responded to 9/11. It also examines how Egypt, Syria, Israel, Singapore and Indonesia had to do comparatively little to respond. The book provides a critical take on how the United Nat...

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Main Author: Roach, Kent
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. The United Nations responds
  • 3. Countries that did not immediately respond
  • 4. The United States responds: executive power and extra-legalism
  • 5. The United Kingdom responds: a legislative war on terrorism
  • 6. Australia responds: hyper legislation
  • 7. Canada responds: immigration, inquiries and human security
  • 8. Conclusions.