Colonialism, Neo-Colonialism, and Anti-Terrorism Law in the Arab World

Providing a legal history of counter-terrorism in colonial and neo-colonial eras, this book examines the relationship between Western influence and counter-terrorism law.

Fatemah Alzubairi (Author)

9781108476928, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 10 January 2019

284 pages
23.5 x 15.7 x 1.9 cm, 0.54 kg

'Overall, Alzubairi's study is certainly a remarkable scholarly work that adds crucial value to our knowledge of the genesis and genealogy of antiterrorism and counterterrorism in the Global South and the Arabic Middle East … which represents a premium contribution to the body of literature in the fields of terrorism and Middle Eastern studies.' Ahmed M. Abozaid, Terrorism & Political Violence

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.

Subject Areas: Terrorism law [LNFV], International courts & procedures [LBHG], International law [LB], Comparative law [LAM], Law [L], Terrorist attack [JPWL2], Terrorism, armed struggle [JPWL], Religion & politics [HRAM2]