Briony Callander, Visiting Research Fellow, International Centre for Policing and Security, University of South Wales, UK, Christian Kaunert, Professor of International Security, DCU Conflict Institute, Dublin City University, Ireland and Professor of Policing and Security, International Centre for Policing and Security, University of South Wales, UK and Sarah Léonard, Jean Monnet Chair, DCU Conflict Institute, Dublin City University, Ireland and Professor of International Security, International Centre for Policing and Security, University of South Wales, UK

‘The 9/11 attack significantly transformed transnational cooperation against aviation terrorism. Common standards, sound screening and robust intelligence systems are key requirements. Potentially, the EU is a formidable player in aviation security by addressing national discrepancies. Authored by top security scholars, this book fills a giant knowledge gap among a wide audience.'

• ContentsPreface List of interviews Introduction to The European Union, Aviation Security andCounter-Terrorism 1 Aviation security: defining the concept 2 Aviation security: an archaeology of knowledge 3 The evolution of aviation security prior to 9/11 4 A neo-functionalist entrepreneurship approach 5 Developing the new EU competence: expanding counter-terrorism to include aviation security 6 Laying down the law: the EU’s first initiatives in aviationsecurity 7 From page to practice: improvements for implementation 8 The expansion of EU aviation security Conclusion to The European Union, Aviation Security and Counter-Terrorism Bibliography

Briony Callander, Visiting Research Fellow, International Centre for Policing and Security, University of South Wales, UK, Christian Kaunert, Professor of International Security, DCU Conflict Institute, Dublin City University, Ireland and Professor of Policing and Security, International Centre for Policing and Security, University of South Wales, UK and Sarah Léonard, Jean Monnet Chair, DCU Conflict Institute, Dublin City University, Ireland and Professor of International Security, International Centre for Policing and Security, University of South Wales, UK

‘The 9/11 attack significantly transformed transnational cooperation against aviation terrorism. Common standards, sound screening and robust intelligence systems are key requirements. Potentially, the EU is a formidable player in aviation security by addressing national discrepancies. Authored by top security scholars, this book fills a giant knowledge gap among a wide audience.'

• ContentsPreface List of interviews Introduction to The European Union, Aviation Security andCounter-Terrorism 1 Aviation security: defining the concept 2 Aviation security: an archaeology of knowledge 3 The evolution of aviation security prior to 9/11 4 A neo-functionalist entrepreneurship approach 5 Developing the new EU competence: expanding counter-terrorism to include aviation security 6 Laying down the law: the EU’s first initiatives in aviationsecurity 7 From page to practice: improvements for implementation 8 The expansion of EU aviation security Conclusion to The European Union, Aviation Security and Counter-Terrorism Bibliography

Briony Callander, Visiting Research Fellow, International Centre for Policing and Security, University of South Wales, UK, Christian Kaunert, Professor of International Security, DCU Conflict Institute, Dublin City University, Ireland and Professor of Policing and Security, International Centre for Policing and Security, University of South Wales, UK and Sarah Léonard, Jean Monnet Chair, DCU Conflict Institute, Dublin City University, Ireland and Professor of International Security, International Centre for Policing and Security, University of South Wales, UK

‘The 9/11 attack significantly transformed transnational cooperation against aviation terrorism. Common standards, sound screening and robust intelligence systems are key requirements. Potentially, the EU is a formidable player in aviation security by addressing national discrepancies. Authored by top security scholars, this book fills a giant knowledge gap among a wide audience.'

• ContentsPreface List of interviews Introduction to The European Union, Aviation Security andCounter-Terrorism 1 Aviation security: defining the concept 2 Aviation security: an archaeology of knowledge 3 The evolution of aviation security prior to 9/11 4 A neo-functionalist entrepreneurship approach 5 Developing the new EU competence: expanding counter-terrorism to include aviation security 6 Laying down the law: the EU’s first initiatives in aviationsecurity 7 From page to practice: improvements for implementation 8 The expansion of EU aviation security Conclusion to The European Union, Aviation Security and Counter-Terrorism Bibliography