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What Works Better to Counter International Terrorism - Unilateral Military Intervention Outside the UN Security Council Framework or Mutual Inter-State Cooperation in Criminal Matters?: A Look at Recent U.S. Practice Since 9/11
Aronica, Carolina
Aronica, Carolina
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From the post-9/11 security landscape to contemporary debates on international law, counterterrorism has fundamentally shaped global governance. This dissertation analyzes the effectiveness of unilateral military intervention versus mutual inter-state cooperation in criminal matters in countering international terrorism. By examining the U.S. responses to terrorism since 9/11, the thesis addresses the following research question: what works better to counter international terrorism—military action outside the UN Security Council framework or legal cooperation rooted in transnational criminal law? The thesis is developed on the idea that while unilateral military interventions, such as those in Afghanistan and Iraq, achieved tactical victories, they ultimately failed to produce lasting political stability. In contrast, transnational criminal law mechanisms—focusing on extradition, mutual legal assistance, and global law enforcement cooperation—offer a more sustainable and legitimate approach to counterterrorism. By analyzing this comparison, the thesis aims to contribute to the broader academic debate on global security governance, offering insights into how law-based international cooperation can more effectively address the evolving threats of terrorism.
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Thesis (B.A. in International Affairs)--John Cabot University, Spring 2025.
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2025
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Terrorism, International security, Law and legislation, United States, Foreign relations, Foreign policy
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Aronica, Carolina. "What Works Better to Counter International Terrorism - Unilateral Military Intervention Outside the UN Security Council Framework or Mutual Inter-State Cooperation in Criminal Matters?: A Look at Recent U.S. Practice Since 9/11". BA Thesis, John Cabot University, Rome, Italy. 2025.