Risk Governance and Border Security Policy Post 9/11: Beyond Borders in the Security Era
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Date
2011-10-14
Authors
Sebben, Christine
Keyword
Border Governance , Post 9/11 Crime Control Policy , Political-Socio-Legal Studies , Risk Governance , Border Studies , Security Studies , Border Security Policy , Surveillance Studies
Abstract
This paper utilizes a critical (political) discourse analysis to examine security dialogue as revealed through policy; in order to facilitate this task, the following publically available political documents will be analyzed: Smart Border Declaration; Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP), and the pending Beyond Borders deal. The objective is to highlight the complexities and realities of the security era as it pertains to North American border security. In other words, I am interested in the administration of border security policy in its practical context. Reviewing the Beyond Borders deal and situating it within the overall national security policies that govern the Canadian border facilitates the identification of limitations posed by the security mentality dominant in border governance. This thesis advocates that those studying border security policies in order to formulate alternative options do so in a manner that appreciates the unique polity milieu of the border. The analysis presented here has policy implications and concludes with recommendations and projections for the Beyond Borders deal.