2012/01/01 by Jocelyne Césari · 91 citations
Social Sciences · #Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence #Islamic Studies and History #Migration, Refugees, and Integration #Islam #Securitization #Politics #Existentialism #Political science #Political economy #Sociology #History #Law #Business #Financial system
paper · doi:10.1163/15700607-201200a8
published in Die Welt des Islams 52(3-4), 430-449 (Brill)
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This article analyzes the political consequences of the “War on Terror” on the status of Islam in European public spaces, especially restriction of religious activities and practices. These restrictions are interpreted as the outcomes of a securitzation process, constructing Islam as an existential threat that requires extraordinary and emergency procedures outside the bounds of regular political procedure.