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Governance, risk and dataveillance in the war on terror

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This paper critically analyses the importance of risk management techniques in the war on terror. From the protection of borders to international financial flows, from airport security to daily financial transactions, risk assessment is emerging as the most important way in which terrorist danger is made measurable and manageable. However, we argue that the risk-based approach results in the displacement of risk onto marginal groups, while its effectiveness in the war on terror remains questionable.

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    Louise Amoore & Marieke De Goede

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Amoore, L., De Goede, M. Governance, risk and dataveillance in the war on terror. Crime Law Soc Change 43, 149–173 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10611-005-1717-8

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