Colonialism, Neo-Colonialism, and Anti-Terrorism Law in the Arab World
Cambridge University Press, 1/10/2019
EAN 9781108476928, ISBN10: 1108476929
Hardcover, 284 pages, 23.1 x 18.8 x 1.8 cm
Language: English
The threat of personal harm and destruction from terrorist attacks is nowhere near as great as in Arab nations. However, are counter-terrorism laws in the Arab world formulated and enforced to protect or oppress? Colonialism, Neo-Colonialism, and Anti-Terrorism Law in the Arab World examines the relationship between Western influence and counter-terrorism law, focusing on the Arab world, which is, on the one hand, a hostile producer of terrorist organizations, and on the other, a leader in countering 'terrorism'. With case studies of Egypt and Tunisia, Alzubairi traces the colonial roots of the use of coercion and extra-legal measures to protect the ruling order, which are now justified in both the West and the Arab world in the name of counter-terrorism. Colonialism, Neo-Colonialism, and Anti-Terrorism Law in the Arab World provides important lessons for counter-terrorism, not just in these countries but also elsewhere in the world.
Introduction
1. On imperialism, colonialism and neo-colonialism
2. Terrorism and counter-terrorism at the international level
a challenge in the post-colonial world
3. Terrorism and counter-terrorism in the Arab world
4. The Colonial and neo-colonial experience in Egypt
5. Counter-terrorism in Egypt
6. The colonial and neo-colonial experience in Tunisia
7. Counter-terrorism in Tunisia
Conclusions.