Henning Glaser Book order

As a collected volume, ‘Talking to the Enemy’ focuses on various aspects of the communicative dimension of counter-terrorism and its marginal conditions. In its first part, the book features eight articles providing a variety of perspectives on Western as well as Asian efforts in countering potentially violent extremism. Besides more theoretical approaches, they offer practical insights from the coal face of counter-terrorism, especially in the field of disengagement, deradicalization and rehabilitation. The second part is made up of a longer essay breaking down the effects of the fundamental post-9/11 trends in counter-terrorism on single strategies of how to engage with the adversary in form of de-radicalization, counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency. A third part rounds off the volume with additional material including an interview on the Islamic State and its impact on geopolitics with a former chief intelligence advisor to the Indian government. The book addresses those generally interested in countering radicalization, terrorism, counter-insurgency, conflict and IR/security studies as well as particular communicative techniques and the politics of counter-terrorism from different regional angles.

Over the past two decades, specialized constitutional courts have become prominent globally, particularly outside the Anglo-Saxon world, increasingly addressing politically significant issues. This trend reflects a broader judicialization of politics, especially evident in constitutional courts, which are now facing scrutiny regarding their roles and effectiveness. This volume explores the diverse functions and performances of these courts, which, despite sharing common origins, differ significantly across various constitutional systems. The contributions delve into the constitutionalization of legal frameworks and the growing political influence on these courts, examining systems in countries such as Cambodia, Croatia, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Poland, Spain, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. The perspectives include insights from current and former justices of constitutional courts, enriching the discourse with practical experiences. Notable contributors include justices and academics specializing in public law from various universities, providing a comprehensive analysis of the evolving landscape of constitutional law and the implications of political dynamics on judicial institutions.

All constitutional regimes rely on an underlying consensus, as noted by Robert Dahl, but they also encompass conflicts and mechanisms to address them. This complexity particularly pertains to the normative foundation of the political system, known as the constitutional basic order. A disturbance in the balance between conflict and consent, or a threat to the constitutional basic order itself, can lead to a constitutional crisis. Experiences of such crises, along with constitution-making and reform processes, highlight the interplay of consent and conflict within the constitutional framework. This volume compiles contributions that examine constitutional regimes currently facing significant challenges to the foundational consent of their communities, including Belgium, Hungary, Italy, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Turkey. It also explores strategies employed by constitutional orders to navigate these challenges, as seen in Germany and Singapore, and discusses cultural differences regarding the Western approach to constitutionalism, such as "Asian Values." The contributors come from various fields, including public law and sociology, representing institutions across Europe and Asia, and provide diverse perspectives on these pressing issues.