Development of the British counter-terrorism strategy
https://doi.org/10.48137/2074-2975_2022_7-8_45
Abstract
On the basis of legislative acts and strategic documents, the development of the UK’s anti-terrorism legislation and the evolution of its tasks in the fight against international terrorism are considered, highlighting the stages of the formation of an approach to terrorism, determining strategic priorities in this area.
About the Author
V. Lopatina
Centre of Spatial Analysis of International Relations of the Institute for International Studies (MGIMO)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
LOPATINA Vasilisa R. – Research-assistant
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Review
For citations:
Lopatina V. Development of the British counter-terrorism strategy. Обозреватель–Observer. 2022;(7-8):45-55. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.48137/2074-2975_2022_7-8_45
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