Understanding the role of sub-state entities in countering transnational terrorism : the case of transnational police cooperation practices
Author
Yön, Hasan
Advisor
Aydınlı, Ersel
Date
2010Publisher
Bilkent University
Language
English
Type
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Abstract
This dissertation is an analysis of the role of sub-state entities in countering
transnational terrorism especially in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, which emerged
as an alternative option to the traditional security understanding basically shaped by
nation states. Emerging practices and roles of sub-state entities in countering
terrorism has been investigated to understand both their roles in the counterterrorrism
field and their influence on nation states. Examination of a plethora of
existing and newly emerging sub-state practices reveals that such entities have been
taking growing roles in the counter-terrorism field, which were previously believed
to belong solely to nation states and their relevant international instruments. More
importantly, this dissertation proposes that nation states are also trying to adapt
themselves to this new emerging counter-terrorism environment enriched by substate
entities. In that regard, emerging new cooperative police initiatives present
valuable examples.
Keywords
TerrorismCooperation
State-centric approach
Multi-centric approach
Police cooperation
Police liaisonship