Terrorism in the South Pacific? Thinking critically about approaches to security in the region

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ID12347703
AuthorsBeth K Greener-Barcham (corresponding author), Manuhuia Barcham (0000-0001-9407-6839)
Year2006
Volume60
Issue1
Pages67-82
Publication date2006-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAustralian Journal Of International Affairs (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1035-7718 • E-ISSN: 1465-332X
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10357710500494580
OpenAlexW2070397265
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited15

‘Not only is the Pacific a potential base for terrorist activities, but if we are not vigilant this is exactly what will happen’. This is the impression one gets from much of the recent academic and policy literature in Australia and New Zealand. However, while there is a need for Pacific Island states to be able to counter terrorist threats, there are very real problems which may result from recent moves to portray the South Pacific as a possible terrorist haven. In addressing issues such as the possible ‘over-securitisation’ of the region, in this article we argue that contemporary threat perceptions must be balanced with constant reassessments of the positive and negative ramifications of painting the region in this light. All local authorities must emphasise a law enforcement approach to countering terrorism. Most emphatically, however, cooperation with (not coercion against) other countries must remain the paramount consideration in any and every effort to combat this phenomenon within the region

Coercion (linguistics · Enforcement · Law and economics · Law enforcement · Phenomenon · Political economy · Political science · Sociology · Terrorism · Island Studies and Pacific Affairs · Law · Maritime Security and History · Peacebuilding and International Security

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