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The problems created by the surfacing of new terrorism for the enforcement of international human rights laws are studied. Similarities between the emergence of the notions of human rights & new terrorism are highlighted; specifically, it is claimed that both are value-laden concepts that entere...

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Published in:Terrorism and political violence 2005-04, Vol.17 (1-2), p.3-8
Main Authors: Ranstorp, Magnus, Wilkinson, Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Human Rights
International Law
Law Enforcement
Political Violence
Terrorism
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Summary:The problems created by the surfacing of new terrorism for the enforcement of international human rights laws are studied. Similarities between the emergence of the notions of human rights & new terrorism are highlighted; specifically, it is claimed that both are value-laden concepts that entered international discourse around the French Revolution. It is asserted that particular regimes have historically posed a graver threat to human rights than terrorist organizations; despite this impending danger in several present-day countries, it is stressed that few short-term solutions are available to ending regime terror. In fact, it is speculated that the US's doctrine of preemptive attack could encourage particular regimes to preemptively deploy weapons of mass destruction. After identifying the differences between terrorist actors & freedom fighters, recommendations for combating the continued growth of terrorist organizations are offered, eg, the collection of intelligence from multiple sources in a manner that adheres to international human rights laws. J. W. Parker
ISSN:0954-6553
DOI:10.1080/09546550590520500