La défense de l’Etat de droit peut-elle (re)devenir l’enjeu central de la lutte contre le terrorisme ?

Cet entretien a été réalisé avec Dick Marty qui a maintes fois été activement confronté – au long de sa carrière de Parlementaire mais également de magistrat – à la défense de l’Etat de droit et des libertés civiles. Cet entretien porte notamment sur les suites de son action en tant que rapporteur pour le compte du Conseil de l’Europe sur l’affaire dite des prisons secrètes de la CIA en Europe dans le cadre de la « guerre contre le terrorisme » depuis les attentats du 11 septembre 2001 , ains..

Analyse du champ de la sécurité en Suisse : vers une hypertrophie de la sécurité intérieure et autres réflexions méthodologiques

Cet article présente les résultats d’une recherche qui analyse les dynamiques contemporaines de sécurité en Suisse. Il détaille les différentes étapes mises en œuvre pour construire le champ de la sécurité en Suisse. L’analyse des prises de positions des acteurs de la sécurité, par l’analyse des menaces gérées par ces acteurs, valide la thèse de la globalisation de l’(in)sécurité dont la spécificité est l’établissement d’une sorte de continuum entre des menaces qui relèvent des champs de la sécurité intérieure et extérieure, consacrant ainsi la dé-différenciation entre les acteurs de la sécurité intérieure et extérieure, avec notamment une convergence vers les questions migratoires et la lutte contre le terrorisme. L’espace des positions du champ de la sécurité suisse est construit à partir des différents types de capitaux possédés par les individus (capital social, capital culturel, capital technologique et capital international) et permet de dégager la dimension transnationale des luttes qui structurent ce champ. L’analyse tire parti de la complémentarité des méthodes statistiques utilisées, à savoir l’analyse des correspondances multiples, l’analyse en composantes principales et l’analyse de réseau, qui sont parfaitement adaptées à une perspective relationnelle et à la construction d’espaces sociaux ou de champs.Investigating the possible emergence of a transnational field of security in Europe constitutes a very stimulating research venue for literature on critical approaches to security. However, the operationalization of such an agenda entails some challenges. Notably, time-consuming data collection and analytical processes are needed in order to fully grasp the characteristics and resources of numerous actors. Drawing on a research project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF), the aim of this paper is double. It offers both an analysis of the contemporary dynamics of the field of security in Switzerland and a presentation of practical solutions for researchers willing to conduct empirically-oriented studies of different settings of the transnational field of security in Europe. In order to do so, this contribution stands as a methodological roadmap, presenting the various steps leading to the construction of a national social space dedicated to “security issues”. Given the significant volume of data collected in this research project, a series of statistical analysis methods are mobilized in this paper: multiple correspondence analysis (MCA), principal component analysis (PCA), and network analysis. Lastly, in summarizing the project’s results, the paper points to the growing influence of transnational security dynamics on Swiss security actors

Les effets de la lutte contre le terrorisme et la radicalisation sur les populations musulmanes en France

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Unraveling the diverse nature of service quality in a sharing economy: a social exchange theory perspective of Airbnb accommodation

This is an accepted manuscript of an article published by Emerald in International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management on 11/09/2017, available online: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCHM-08-2016-0420 The accepted version of the publication may differ from the final published version.Purpose- This study investigates customers’ perceptions of the service quality facets of Airbnb accommodation using social exchange theory as a suitable conceptual framework to explain aspects of interactivity between guests and hosts. Design/methodology/approach- A self-administered questionnaire consisting of 25 accommodation- specific service quality attributes, structured according to Akbaba’s (2006) measurement scale and based on the service quality hierarchical conceptualization described by Brady and Cronin (2001) and Cronin and Taylor (1992), was distributed to Airbnb international guests visiting Phuket, Thailand. The sample was chosen through a two-stage sampling process and the PLS-SEM technique was used for data analysis. Findings- The results showed that convenience and assurance are critical contributors to the measurement of service quality in remote Airbnb lodgings. The findings further revealed that Airbnb guests are mainly interested in lodgings which have access to certain tourist sights, and in easily accessible information and efficient resolution of problems during their stay. We also found that guests greatly value the convenience and flexibility offered by Airbnb, and that they particularly appreciate the warm hospitality provided by the hosts. Finally, Airbnb guests have very low expectations of the amenities and services available at the lodgings. Research limitations/implications-Airbnb is one of the most well-known examples of hospitality in the sharing economy and results cannot be generalized to similar accommodation providers in sharing economies. Despite the appropriateness of using the measurement tool provided by Akbaba (2006), it is only one option among others for measuring service quality. Practical implications- The current study can assist hosts in gaining better knowledge of guests’ decision making processes and in designing effective marketing strategies by focusing on guests’ requirements in terms of service quality. The effective use of competitive strengths and the prioritization of business resources would potentially enhance guests’ positive experiences at the accommodation and at the destination. Originality/value-Limited numbers of studies have focused on the sharing economy and hospitality and in particular on Airbnb and this is the first study with a focus on service quality issues in terms of Airbnb accommodation

The effects of online social networking on retail consumer dynamics in the attractions industry: The case of ‘E-da’ theme park, Taiwan

Purpose of this study is to examine the trends in retail consumers’ consumption dynamics and patterns of purchase behavior within this new-technology-mediated environment. A behavioral purchase model was developed and tested to understand the ways social networks influence the decision making of individuals planning to visit a theme park. In particular, the proposed model delineates how online social networking (OSN) experience factors affect actual use (AU) of social media for purchasing of theme park services through an assessment of perceived usefulness (PU) and perceived ease of use (PEOU). An electronic survey was conducted with members of a theme park’s brand fan page on the Facebook social media site namely, the E-da World Theme park in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung. Smart PLS 3, a partial least squares analysis, was employed to examine a series of eleven research hypotheses. The findings revealed a series of statistically significant influences from five exogenous variables on PU and PEOU, as well as the mediating role of PU on the PEOU – AU relationship. The results also provide important practical implications both for academics and practitioners by shedding light on the way social media works to encourage and support online purchasing of amusement services.

Destination images, holistic images and personal normative beliefs: Predictors of intention to revisit a destination

This research examines the complex relationship between components of images of destinations and behavioral intentions, incorporating two pivotal constructs that have not been explored in the related literature, namely holistic image and personal normative beliefs (PNBs). Previous studies incorporating destination images as predictors of intention to revisit have mostly investigated their direct effect. This research integrates holistic image as a mediator and PNBs as a moderating variable. The findings verify the mediating role of holistic image for predicting tourists’ intentions to revisit a destination, supporting a model that incorporates a partial effect and two indirect mediations. Interestingly, only affective and conative images contribute to the prediction of tourists’ intentions to revisit a destination through the holistic image towards this destination. Moreover, PNBs moderate the effect that conative destination images have on tourists’ holistic images. Practically, the research sheds light to factors that affect tourists' tendency to select a tourism destination, which can serve as a basis for tailoring the effective positioning of destinations

Le haut représentant pour la pesc et les relations ue-onu : une extension du domaine de la lutte ?

Cette contribution aborde la question de l’émergence de capacités militaires européennes, comprises comme un outil au sein d’un continuum de sécurité fourni par l’ue, en tant que produit de l’extension des luttes bureaucratiques strictement bruxelloises à d’autres arènes. En s’inspirant de travaux d’inspiration sociologique sur la construction européenne et les relations internationales, elle se penche sur le cas de l’approfondissement de la coopération entre l’ue et l’onu dans le domaine de la gestion de crise comme une condition fondamentale de la construction de la psdc. L’argument s’articule autour de la double logique d’internationalisation et d’autonomisation et du rôle joué par l’ancien haut représentant pour la politique étrangère et de sécurité commune Javier Solana et ses proches collaborateurs.This paper aims at analyzing the emergence of European militaries capabilities – understood as a tool incorporated in a wider security continuum – as the expansion of European bureaucratic struggles towards new arenas. Drawing on sociological work in eu studies and in International Relations, it presents an account of the eu-un cooperation as a central locus enabling the construction of csdp. The argument is articulated through a dual-dynamic of internationalization and autonomization, and on the role played by the former High Representative for cfsp, Javier Solana, and his staff.El presente artículo trata de la emergencia de las capacidades militares europeas como herramienta de un continuum de seguridad gestado por la UE en el marco de la extensión a otros temas de las tensiones burocráticas estrictamente bruselenses. Basándose en los trabajos de inspiración sociológica acerca de la construcción europea y las relaciones internacionales, el artículo se centra en el caso de la profundización de la cooperación entre la UE y la ONU en la gestión de crisis como condición fundamental para la construcción de la Política Común de Seguridad y Defensa (PCSD). La argumentación gira en torno a la doble lógica de internacionalización y de empoderamiento así como al papel que jugaron el ex Alto Representante para la Política Exterior y de Seguridad Común, Javier Solana, y sus más próximos colaboradores

A survey of speech and theatre programs in the Iowa high schools

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Europe’s Defence Dimension and the UN

In the EU’s declaratory policy, the EU-UN relationship is presented as a ‘natural partnership’, as a part of the ‘added value’ that the EU brings to the UN. However, the reality is more complex. Closer analysis reveals UN rhetoric in ‘European crisis management’, mainly in its military aspects. It would therefore appear that the legitimising of Europe’s defence dimension has in large part benefited from UN impetus in a context where the use of military force was not taken for granted—was even something of a taboo subject—within the architecture of European security. This leads us to question the nature of Europe’s emerging defence dimension.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedDéfense nationale et sécurité collective (ENGLISH EDITION

Differing Worldviews ?EU and NATO Interaction in the Balkans

IEP de Paris, leonardo.itrg.wmin.ac.uk/csd/Interaction in the Balkans.pdfinfo:eu-repo/semantics/nonPublishe