European Counterterrorist Efforts: Political Will and Diverse Responses in the First Year After September 11

Gallis, Paul E.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Defense policy;    Foreign relations - European Union - U.S.;    Foreign relations - U.S. - European Union;    Counterterrorism - European Union;    Foreign policy;   

RP-ID  :  RL31612
RP-ID  :  RL31612 2002-10-17

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The attacks of September 11 prompted the Bush Administration to improve law enforcement and other coordination between the United States and European governments dealing with international terrorism. European governments have also taken measures to enhance cooperation among themselves. Most notable are European Union efforts to enhance cross-border sharing of intelligence and police information, extend the reach of warrants, and strengthen external border controls. While European governments may wish to implement stronger efforts at home to quell terrorism, several do not wish to be seen as following an American plan for doing so, above all if that plan is linked to a broader U.S. policy for militarily confronting Middle Eastern countries or political entities that the Administration believes to be supporting terrorist networks.