Counterterrorism meassures: application of international law and the law of the Russian Federation
https://doi.org/10.24833/0869-0049-2019-4-79-90
Abstract
INTRODUCTION. Effective implementation of antiterrorist interstate cooperation is impossible without the creation of an appropriate legal framework. By concluding international treaties, States agree to accept obligations that define the scope of their activities in the areas of cooperation. Moreover, sometimes the necessity arises for emergency antiterrorist response which brings about the application of other than treaty mechanisms like bilateral and multilateral commitments. It seems necessary to pay attention to certain legal mechanisms provided by the UN anti-terrorist treaties, in particular, in the context of the situation in Syria, and some conceptual changes in Russian counter-terrorism legislation.
MATERIALS AND METHODS. The article uses treaties, national legislation and doctrinal research. The authors rely on various methods to reach their conclusions, among which treaty interpretation is most frequently used.
RESEARCH RESULTS. In the article the author shows different mechanisms and spheres of modern cooperation in counter-terrorism and their ineffectiveness owing to political interests of some states. Special attention is paid to legality of actions of the USA and allies in Syria and criminal liability of members of international terrorist organizations.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS. In this article the authors draw attention to disadvantages of international legal regulation of anti-terrorist cooperation. The article concludes that refusal of compliance with international law in the sphere of counter-terrorism brings about negative consequences for maintenance of international peace and security.
About the Author
V. V. Aleshin
Russian State University for the Humanities
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Doctor of Juridical Sciences, Professor, Professor at the Department of International Security,
6, Miusskaya ploshchad', Moscow, 125993, GSP-3
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Aleshin V.V. Counterterrorism meassures: application of international law and the law of the Russian Federation. Moscow Journal of International Law. 2019;(4):79-90. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24833/0869-0049-2019-4-79-90
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