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It’s Not Only Guns, Emotions Matter Too

It’s Not Only Guns, Emotions Matter Too

According to Robert Cox, “theory is always for someone and for some purpose”.[1] Theories enable us to make sense of the world of international actors, states and non-state actors alike.…
It’s Not Only Guns, Emotions Matter Too

It’s Not Only Guns, Emotions Matter Too

According to Robert Cox, “theory is always for someone and for some purpose”.[1] Theories enable us to make sense of the world of international actors, states and non-state actors alike.…
Hichilema: A New Dawn For Africa?
Hichilema: A New Dawn For Africa?
ISIS-K and a resurgent terror threat in Afghanistan
ISIS-K and a resurgent terror threat in Afghanistan
Middle East Hydropolitics: Conflict and Scarcity
Middle East Hydropolitics: Conflict and Scarcity
Tunisia’s Political Crisis: A Slide to Authoritarianism?
Tunisia’s Political Crisis: A Slide to Authoritarianism?
Jihadi Lone Wolf Attacks Still Threaten Europe
Jihadi Lone Wolf Attacks Still Threaten Europe
Hichilema: A New Dawn For Africa?

Hichilema: A New Dawn For Africa?

In August, Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in as the new president of Zambia after defeating the outgoing Edgar Lungu by…
ISIS-K and a resurgent terror threat in Afghanistan

ISIS-K and a resurgent terror threat in Afghanistan

The Islamic State – also known as ISIS, ISIL, or Daesh – emerged from the remnants of al Qaeda in…
Middle East Hydropolitics: Conflict and Scarcity

Middle East Hydropolitics: Conflict and Scarcity

In 1920, a committee was established by France and Britain (then the region’s mandated powers) to coordinate efforts toward the…
Tunisia’s Political Crisis: A Slide to Authoritarianism?

Tunisia’s Political Crisis: A Slide to Authoritarianism?

In July 2021, following massive street protests, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied sacked the prime minister, suspended parliament temporarily, and stated…
Jihadi Lone Wolf Attacks Still Threaten Europe

Jihadi Lone Wolf Attacks Still Threaten Europe

According to the 2021 European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Report, the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaeda networks have…

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American Perspectives on Asymmetrical Warfare

American Perspectives on Asymmetrical Warfare

Asymmetrical conflict is an umbrella term used to discuss conflict in which opposing forces differ in military abilities and this…
Tactics Security Bulletin
Tactics Security Bulletin
The Regionalization of the Internet
The Regionalization of the Internet
The Diplomatic Significance of Turkey’s Drone Programme
The Diplomatic Significance of Turkey’s Drone Programme
American Perspectives on Asymmetrical Warfare
American Perspectives on Asymmetrical Warfare
Tactics Security Bulletin
Tactics Security Bulletin
The Regionalization of the Internet
The Regionalization of the Internet

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Tactics Report: China and UAE undermining America's Iran policy claims major new report

Tactics Report: China and UAE undermining America's Iran policy claims major new report

China and the UAE are deliberately undermining America’s policy of “maximum pressure” on Iran, claims a major new report on how the West’s approach to containing the Middle East country has failed. Historic Euro-Atlantic defence and security partnership ruptured by President Trump Biden administration unlikely to restore to full Iran…
Yemen’s Civil War: Issues of Rhetoric and Reality – Online Seminar
Webinar: Violence Against Civilians in Modern War
Report Launch Event: Islamic mobilization and colliding anti-terrorism strategies in the Sahel
UAE and Saudi Arabia engaged in hostile cyber-operations, joining Russia and China
Press Release: Tactics Report; Post-Brexit Financial Transparencey
Press Release: New Report on Balkans Arms Trade

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Gender and Radicalization - Online Seminar

Gender and Radicalization - Online Seminar

Gender and Radicalization Monday 26 July 2021 at 18:00 Brussels time/12:00 EST More women and girls join the ranks of…
Yemen’s Civil War: Issues of Rhetoric and Reality - Online Seminar

Yemen’s Civil War: Issues of Rhetoric and Reality - Online Seminar

A narrative of sectarian, proxy war has dominated portrayal of Yemen’s Civil War. This discussion will focus on the repercussions…
Substance Abuse and Islamic Terrorism in Europe with Dr Lewis Herrington and Ahmed Patel

Substance Abuse and Islamic Terrorism in Europe with Dr Lewis Herrington and Ahmed Patel

A discussion with author of the book "Understanding Islamic Terrorism in Europe: Drugs, Jihad, the Pursuit of martyrdom", Dr Lewis…

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