Full Description
Radically different from other struggles covered by the international laws of war, the war on terrorism continues to create new legal challenges and grave moral dilemmas for the free world. Democracies are increasingly faced with balancing security against civil liberties, human rights, and the rule of law. In his new book ""The Struggle of Democracy against Terrorism"", Emanuel Gross examines the legal and moral complexities democracies face when dealing with terrorism. Drawing on his own experience as a former judge in the Israeli military courts, Gross compares the experiences of the United States, Israel, and the United Kingdom, providing a broad picture of the dangers imposed by the measures these democracies use to combat terrorism. Particularly critical of the USA Patriot Act, Gross outlines what he argues to be the three cornerstones of Israel's experience with terrorism applicable to other democracies. On this platform, he bases his examination of the various laws that apply to a democracy's fight against terrorism, providing sharp and wide-ranging analysis that will be of great use to citizens and governments worldwide. Both provocative and informative, ""The Struggle of Democracy against Terrorism"" will appeal to students and teachers of law, political science, and philosophy, as well as to citizens and activists concerned with the impact of terrorism on civil liberties.
Contents
1. What Is Terrorism? Definitions and Characteristics; 2. The Laws of War Waged between Democratic States and Terrorist Organizations; 3. Interrogation of Terrorists: The Boundaries between Permitted Interrogation and Forbidden Torture; 4. Administrative Powers of Military Commanders in the Struggle against Terrorism; 5. Administrative Detentions and the Use of Terrorists as Bargaining Counters; 6. The Right to Privacy in Times of Terrorism; 7. Use of Civilians as Human Shields; 8. Thwarting Terrorist Acts by Targeted Preventive Elimination; 9. Conclusion: Lessons of the Past and Challenges for the Future.
