• E4J University Module Series: Counter-Terrorism

• Module 15: Contemporary Issues of Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
  

• Introduction and Learning Outcomes

• Key Issues

• • Topic 1. Contemporary issues relating to conditions conducive both to the spread of terrorism and the rule of law
    
  • Topic 2. Contemporary issues relating to the right to life
    
  • Topic 3. Contemporary issues relating to foreign terrorist fighters
    
  • Topic 4. Contemporary issues relating to non-discrimination and fundamental freedoms

• Exercises and Case Studies

• Possible Class Structure

• Core Reading

• Advanced Reading

• Student Assessment

• Additional Teaching Tools

• References

 

Published in May 2021.

 

 

  This module is a resource for lecturers  

 

Core reading

 

This section provides a list of (mostly) open access materials that the lecturer could ask the students to read before taking a class based on this Module.

• Akilu, Fatima (2016). “Closing the Gap: The role of Women in PVE.” NEEM Foundation.
• Alava, Seraphin, Divina Faau-Meigs, and Ghayda Hassan (2017). Youth and Violent Extremism on Social Media: mapping the research. Paris: UNESCO.
• Beehner, Lionel (2007). “The Effects of 'Youth Bulge' on Civil Conflicts.” Council on Foreign Relations, 13 April.
• Bhatia, Vandana, and W. Andy Knight (2011). “Female Suicide Terrorism in South Asia: Comparing the Tamil Separatists and Kashmir Insurgents.” South Asian Survey, vol. 18, issue 1, pp. 7-26.
• Blum, Gabriella, and Philip Heymann (2010). "Law and Policy of Targeted Killing." Harvard National Security Journal, vol. 1, pp. 145-170.
• Case Notes (2007). “The Public Committee against Torture in Israel v the Government of Israel: The Israeli High Court of Justice Targeted Killing Decision.” Melbourne Journal of International Law, vol. 8.
• Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers (2007). Guidelines of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on protecting freedom of expression and information in times of crisis. 26 September.
• European Court of Human Rights, Research and Library Division (2010). “International and National Courts Confronting Large-Scale Violations of Human Rights - Terrorism.” Background paper for the seminar Opening of the Judicial Year January 2016.
• Futures without Violence and Open Square (2017). “Linking Security of Women & Security of States.” Focus on Evidence series, May.
• Kouroutakis, A (2016). “Islamic Terrorism: The legal impact on the freedom of religion in the United States and Europe.” Boston University Int. Law Journal, vol. 34, issue 113, 12 February, pp. 114-148.
• Kretzmer, David (2005). “Targeted Killing of Suspected Terrorists: Extra-Judicial Executions or Legitimate Means of Defence?” European Journal of International Law, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 171-212.
• Ndung’u, Irene, and Mothepa Shadung (2017). “Can a gendered approach improve responses to violent extremism?” Institute for Security Studies, Africa in the world report 5 (September).
• O’Connell, Mary E. (2010). “Unlawful Killing with Combat Drones: A Case Study of Pakistan, 2004-2009.” Notre Dame Law School Legal Studies Research Paper, no. 09-43.
• Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (2013). Women and Terrorist Radicalization: Final Report. 12 December, Vienna.
• Patel, Faiza (2019). “EU 'Terrorist Content' Proposal Sets Dire Example for Free Speech Online.” Just Security, 5 March.
• Sivakumaran, Sandesh (2007). “Sexual Violence against Men in Armed Conflict.” European Journal of International Law, vol. 18, issue 2, pp. 253-276.
• True, Jacqui and Eddyono, Sri. “Preventing Violent Extremism: Gender Perspectives and Women's Roles.” Monash Gender, Peace and Security policy brief, pp. 1-8.
• United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2015). “Youth population trends and sustainable development.” Population Facts. No. 2015/1, May.
• ·      United Nations, Deputy Secretary-General (2016). “Role of Youth in Decision-making, Plans to End Violent Extremism Essential for International Peace, Deputy Secretary-General Tells New York Event.” 22 September.
• United Nations, General Assembly, Human Rights Council (2016). Report on best practices and lessons learned on how protecting and promoting human rights contribute to preventing and countering violent extremism: Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. 21 July. A/HRC/33/29.
• United Nations, Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (2014). “Armed Drones: Calls for Greater Transparency and Accountability.” 20 October.
• United Nations, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Human Rights Committee (2011). General comment No. 34: Article 19: Freedom of opinion and expression. 12 September. CCPR/C/GC/34.
• United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, OAS Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and ACommHPR Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information (2016). Joint Declaration on Freedom of Expression and Countering Violent Extremism. 3 May.
• White, Nigel D. (2014). “Peacekeeping, Private Security and International Human Rights Law: A Review of UN Policies.” International Community Law Review, vol. 16, issue 4, pp. 443-460.
• Wuschka, Sebastian (2011). “The Use of Combat Drones in Current Conflicts – A Legal Issue or a Political Problem?” Goettingen Journal of International Law, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 891-905

 

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