Focusing on the foundations of European Union law, this volume offers a clear overview of its structure and functioning. It explores essential concepts such as supranationality, the hierarchy of norms, and the enforcement mechanisms within the EU legal framework. Additionally, it details institutional setups, decision-making processes, and key historical developments. The book also addresses substantive aspects like internal market and competition law, providing a comprehensive yet concise understanding of EU law's core elements.
Activities, Means, and Strategies from Salafists to the Muslim Brotherhood and Beyond
This book approaches the field of Political Islam from a European security perspective. Featuring various case studies and country surveys written by respected experts in the field, it offers a comparative perspective and comprehensive overview of the ideology and prevalence of Political Islam and its actors in more than 20 European states. The respective contributions identify key actors of Political Islam and reveal the activities, means, and strategies they pursue and employ across the continent. They also discuss if and how Political Islam could undermine the western liberal democratic order and its associated values. By doing so, the volume offers approaches to analyzing Political Islam and thereby strengthening the resilience of liberal democratic societies, while also protecting Muslims from the radical ideology and agenda of Political Islam.
Vorwort: Nach dem Ende des Ost-West-Konflikts entbrannte eine intensive Diskussion über die Abschaffung der Nachrichtendienste, da man sie im neuen internationalen Umfeld für überflüssig hielt. Diese Dienste waren zuvor entscheidend, um während der nuklearen Systemkonkurrenz Informationen über den Gegner zu sammeln, da das fragile nukleare Gleichgewicht besondere Beobachtungen erforderte. Literarisch wurde diese Situation oft dargestellt, wobei Agenten beider Seiten zur Sicherung internationaler Friedenslagen kooperierten. In der Phase der erwarteten internationalen Zusammenarbeit, die als Ende der Geschichte interpretiert wurde, schien der Bedarf an Nachrichtendiensten zu entfallen. Doch die Realität entwickelte sich anders als erwartet. Mit dem Ende des Ost-West-Konflikts war die Konkurrenz zwischen Staaten keineswegs beendet. Statt einer stabileren Weltordnung wurde die Beziehung zwischen Wirtschaft und Politik komplexer, und immer mehr gesellschaftliche Akteure drängten in die internationale Politik. Kurz darauf wurden in einer scheinbar von einem Staat dominierten Weltordnung asymmetrische Kampfformen verstärkt aufgegriffen, was die Gewalt und Komplexität der neu entstehenden internationalen und transnationalen Ordnung erheblich beeinflusste.
Private military and security companies have become a distinct and increasingly relevant phenomenon in defense and security politics. They can be used in different settings and situations and constitute adequate tools for their various clients. Yet, there is an intense debate about them since they may and do generate specific problems, including severe violations of democratic norms and human rights codices. The present collection of contributions to this topic by distinct experts in the field is unique as it covers most, if not all aspects involved in the use of private military and security companies. As such this anthology serves the interests of both the layman in the field who may read this book as a thorough and encompassing introduction to the field as well as those of the specialist - be it a politician, a journalist, a defense/security practitioner, a student or an academic - who will find new information and genuine, and sometimes even provocative, ideas.
This book gives an overview of violence and violence prevention in school in 5 European countries (Denmark, Finland, Germany, Portugal and the United Kingdom) with a focus on resources that are available on the Internet
This collection offers a comprehensive analysis of Europe's security landscape, addressing contemporary threats, the efficacy of existing security frameworks, and the challenges surrounding nuclear weapons control. It explores public opinion shifts regarding security, options for enlargement and partnerships, and the future of a European defense industry. By integrating diverse national and institutional viewpoints, the authors present an essential synthesis of critical issues that shape Europe's role as an independent player in global politics.
