A Constructivist Analysis of The Concept of Security Communities with Reference to NATO’s Approach To Countering Terrorism in The Post-September 11 Era

This article examines the concept of security communities and its relevance for collective security formations in the context of the post-Cold War era. Through a theoretical comparison, thanks to its emphasis on the process of identity building among like-minded states, the constructivism in its con...

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Main Author: Hasan Ulusoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Istanbul University Press 2023-10-01
Series:Siyasal: Journal of Political Sciences
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Online Access:https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/9BAB25085CE74A3FBA28BA46CC66915D
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Summary:This article examines the concept of security communities and its relevance for collective security formations in the context of the post-Cold War era. Through a theoretical comparison, thanks to its emphasis on the process of identity building among like-minded states, the constructivism in its conventional form is assessed to be better explanatory forthe general situation in the aforementioned era. Based on this analysis, NATO’s evolution as not only a collective defense alliance but also a security community among its allies will be evaluated with reference to the creation of a collective identity in countering terrorism, in the post-September 11 era. In this context, the trilateral memorandum signed between Türkiye, Finland and Sweden for counter-terrorism cooperation will also be assessed within the framework of security communities.
ISSN:2618-6330