Transnational Islam and Regional Security

"This book investigates the impact of a new brand of transnational political violence produced by radical Islamist groups from the Maghreb and by state policies on the regional security dynamics. It describes the dominant perception of the problems and the strategies devised by European and North African states in order to address it. The book details the successes and failures of co-operation between states and society on both shores of the Mediterranean." "Investigating the 'grand' security strategies that have been devised for the Mediterranean region after the Cold War and after 9/11, the contributors focus on the role of police and military apparatuses in securitizing the 'new' threats that have become prominent after 9/11, and unveil the unintended consequences of these strategies." "The contributors analyze the relationship between Islamist groups, the state and society and highlight some key factors behind political violence and radicalism. They outline how a better use of the rule of law, migration policies, and societal dialogue might provide useful alternatives or complements to the mostly securitarian strategies that are currently dominant in the region."--Jacket.

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