EU Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence - 9781138294875

Taylor & Francis

EU Counter-Terrorism and IntelligenceA Critical Assessment\nAuthor(s): Javier Argomaniz, Oldrich Bures, Christian Kaunert\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138294875, 978-1138294875\nSynopsis\nThe Treaty on the European Union stipulates that one of the key objectives of the Union is to provide citizens with a high level of safety within an Area of Freedom, Security and Justice. Given that the fight against terrorism is a prominent aspect of this general objective, it is remarkable that, in spite of its political relevance and decade-long history, it has only relatively recently received due attention in the academic community. Yet an analysis of the successes and failures of the EU's involvement in this field is imperative and this is a particularly pertinent moment to take stock of progress. \n\nThe goal of this book is therefore to look back at the post-9/11 period and answer the question of whether, when it co.