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securitization after terror  

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  • In the initial aftermath of a terrorist attack, there is a common shock and outrage shared by the government and the citizenry. A direct result of this, coupled with fear and not knowing if more immediate attacks are pending, the government will always err on the side of caution and deploy additional personnel. [Source: Encyclopedia of Transnational Crime & Justice; Securitization After Terror]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/securitization_after_terror

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