The origins of united nations' global counter-terrorism system

• Autores: William B. Messmer
• Localización: Historia Actual Online, ISSN-e 1696-2060, Nº. 22 (Primavera), 2010, págs. 173-182
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This article explains the origins of the United Nations� global counter-terrorism system. We argue that three factors shaped the system�s decentralized and state-centered characteristics. The first is the UN�s reactions to terrorism prior to the attacks of 11 September 2001. The second factor is the growing relevance of transnational governance networks.

    The third force is the interests and concerns of the Security Council�s permanent representative interests, which ultimately shaped the system�s architecture.