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This book examines the evolution of counter-terrorism (CT) policies in liberal democracies since 2001, with a specific focus on the case of Belgium. What is counter-terrorism (CT) ? While the answer to this question may seem self-evident, it has become quite complicated to define the contours of a field that has expanded dramatically in the two decades since the 9/11 attacks. The development of 'softer' policies, dealing with the prevention of radicalisation, have blurred the limits of CT. Through the use of public policy theory and an in-depth case study on Belgium, the book identifies the key factors influencing CT policy-making, both domestically and internationally, and offers an explanation for the development of a more comprehensive CT agenda across Europe. It provides an innovative theoretical approach and is also based on extensive interviews with key counter-terrorism officials and analysis of key policy documents. The book concludes by identifying some key drivers of change and offers an embryonic theory of CT policy-making.

Polemology --- European Union --- Belgium --- Terrorism --- History --- Prevention --- International cooperation --- Law and legislation. --- TERRORISM--BELGIUM--PREVENTION --- TERRORISM--PREVENTION--INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION --- TERRORISM--PREVENTION--LAW AND LEGISLATION --- Terrorism - Belgium - History - 21st century --- Terrorism - Prevention - International cooperation --- Terrorism - Prevention - Law and legislation