Sociology & Criminology for a Changing World
A global counterterrorism campaign launched after the September 11 attacks.
The War on Terror refers to military, legal, and intelligence measures undertaken primarily by the U.S. after 9/11, aiming to prevent terrorism through warfare, surveillance, and policy reforms. It has justified expanded security powers, targeted killings, indefinite detention, and mass surveillance. Critics argue it enabled rights abuses, racial profiling, and the erosion of civil liberties.
Security Studies, Surveillance Studies, State Power
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