Evolution of Counter-Terrorism Since 9/11

<p>This book examines the evolution of counter-terrorism (CT) policies in liberal democracies since 2001 with a specific focus on the case of Belgium.</p><p>What is counter-terrorism (CT)? While the answer to this question may seem self-evident it has become quite complicated to define the contours of a field that has expanded dramatically in the two decades since the 9/11 attacks. The development of softer policies dealing with the prevention of radicalisation has blurred the limits of CT. </p><p>Through the use of public policy theory and an in-depth case study on Belgium the book identifies the key factors influencing CT policy-making both domestically and internationally and offers an explanation for the development of a more comprehensive CT agenda across Europe. It provides an innovative theoretical approach and is also based on extensive interviews with key counter-terrorism officials and analysis of key policy documents. The book concludes by identifying some key drivers of change and offers an embryonic theory of CT policy-making.</p><p>The book will be of much interest to students and practitioners of counter-terrorism radicalisation European politics and security studies.</p>