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Counter-Terror by Proxy

The Spanish State's Illicit War with ETA
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In Counter-Terror by Proxy, Emmanuel Pierre Guittet explores the complexities of modern counter-terrorism strategies, focusing on how governments utilise proxy actors and methods to combat threats. The book delves into the political and ethical implications of these tactics, offering an analysis that challenges traditional views on security measures. It provides insight into the global dynamics of counter-terrorism and the potential consequences of indirect interventions.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in understanding the complexities of modern counter-terrorism strategies. It delves into the intricacies of proxy involvement in global counter-terrorism operations, providing valuable insights into the political and ethical dimensions. If current affairs and political analysis intrigue you, this work offers a profound exploration of how nations navigate the global war on terror.

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Counter-terror by proxy exposes the motives, form and rationale of extrajudicial military force that was violently deployed by the Spanish government against Basque separatists during the 1980s. It offers a comprehensive understanding of a dark side of recent Spanish history and analyses the wider consequences of the resort to illegal counterterrorist practices in liberal regimes.

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Counter-Terror by Proxy sheds light on a fascinating and intriguing case of illiberal practices within a liberal regime. Spanish State agencies are revealed to have colluded with mercenaries and petty criminals to target members of the Basque militant group ETA. The aim was to pressure the French Government into greater cooperation in combating Basque terrorism.

This compelling work assesses the political and institutional context that led to this blatant deviation from legality, questioning the underlying logics and rationale. It offers a thorough examination of the implications of employing unorthodox counter-terrorist strategies in a liberal democracy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526158826

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Manchester University Press

Illustration: 3 Maps

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 490g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Emmanuel-Pierre Guittet is Research Associate at Centre d'Etudes sur les Conflits, Liberte et Securite (Paris, France) and at University of Cambridge's Centre for the Study of Global Human Movement (Cambridge, United Kingdom)

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