Human Rights and America's War on Terror (Routledge Research in Human Rights Law)

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Satvinder S. Juss

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9781138543867

• Binding: Hardcover

• Release Date: 23-10-2018

• Pages: 262

• Package Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches

About the Book

"The Human Rights Costs of the War on Terror" critically explores the impact of the 9/11 attacks on Western democratic principles such as free speech, tolerance, and civil liberties. The book argues that the aftermath of the attacks has led to significant policy shifts, including the US's involvement in wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as the use of controversial methods like torture, imprisonment without trial, and extraordinary rendition.

Focusing on the expansion of security agencies post-9/11, the book highlights the paradox that the destruction of the World Trade Center, while shocking, was ironically used as the justification for enhanced security measures and surveillance, even at the cost of personal freedoms.

Key aspects of this collection include:

• Human Rights Violations: An in-depth look at how the “war on terror” has led to significant breaches of human rights, both at home and abroad.

• Government Overreach: An analysis of how the USA's increasing reliance on security agencies has resulted in a military-industrial complex that infringes on civil liberties.

• Critical Reflection: A timely reflection on the institutional flaws and preconceptions that have shaped US policy and led to the continued justification of these actions, despite their ethical and legal implications.

Why Read This Book?
This book is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the impact of 9/11 on human rights, international law, and democratic values. It is particularly valuable for researchers, practitioners, and students in fields such as human rights law, criminology, international relations, and political science. It offers a critical examination of the long-term consequences of the war on terror and the ethical dilemmas surrounding security policies in the modern world.