Security in the 21st century: US and European responses to global terrorism

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Preface
• Introduction
• Risks and Strategies in the Post-Cold War Era
  • Post-Cold War Security
  • The 'War Fighting' Approach
  • The 'Crime Fighting' Approach
• The US Response - An Outward Oriented Approach?
  • The National Security Strategy of the United States
  • Donald Rumsfeld's Defence Vision
  • Homeland Security
• The European Response - An Inward Oriented Approach?
  • Justice and Home Affairs
  • Exporting the European Experience
  • Diplomacy and Development
• War Fighting or Crime Fighting or Another Way?
  • Reasons for the Differences
  • Effectiveness
  • Alternatives
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation examines the United States and European responses to global terrorism in the wake of the September 11th attacks. It analyzes the different approaches taken by both sides, specifically focusing on the "War Fighting" and "Crime Fighting" strategies. The dissertation explores the reasons for these divergent strategies and assesses their effectiveness in combating terrorism.

• Post-Cold War Security Dynamics
• US and European Counterterrorism Strategies
• The "War Fighting" and "Crime Fighting" Approaches
• The Transatlantic Relationship and Cooperation
• Effectiveness of Counterterrorism Measures

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The preface provides a brief overview of the dissertation's context and motivation, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the "war on terror" and the evolving transatlantic relationship. The introduction establishes the context of the post-Cold War era and the emergence of new security threats, including terrorism.

Chapter 1 analyzes the shifting security landscape in the post-Cold War era, exploring the emergence of terrorism as a significant threat and contrasting the "War Fighting" and "Crime Fighting" approaches to counterterrorism.

Chapter 2 examines the US response to global terrorism, focusing on the "National Security Strategy of the United States" and the defense vision of Donald Rumsfeld. It also explores the development of homeland security measures.

Chapter 3 delves into the European response to terrorism, examining the role of the Justice and Home Affairs framework, the "export" of European counterterrorism experiences, and the emphasis on diplomacy and development.

Chapter 4 analyzes the differences between the US and European responses to terrorism, exploring the reasons for these divergences and assessing their effectiveness in combating terrorism. It also considers alternative approaches to counterterrorism.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key keywords and focus topics of this dissertation include: counterterrorism, global terrorism, post-Cold War security, War Fighting, Crime Fighting, transatlantic relations, US national security strategy, European security, diplomacy and development, and effectiveness of counterterrorism measures.