Wide-ranging, perceptive, and refreshingly hopeful, Leonie Jackson documents the problems of counterterrorism today while drawing us a map for finally escaping them. A must-read. Lee Jarvis, Loughborough University 'Easy to read, global in scope, and comparative in method. Highly recommended.' CHOICE Counterterrorism needs to be explored, analysed and critiqued. This book does all that in an accessible manner. Sondre Onsgaard Lindahl, Ųstfold University College
A clear, concise and deeply insightful analysis of why contemporary counterterrorism has failed, and a compelling argument for a more ethical, nonviolent response to political violence. Highly recommended. Richard Jackson, University of Otago A well-researched critique of todays hybrid counterterrorism and an evidence-based call for a non-violent approach that privileges human security and democratic norms. Ronald Crelinsten, University of Victoria
An insightful and to-the-point reflection on counter-terrorism and its purposes, its history, and its main problems. Alice Martini, Universidad Complutense de Madrid