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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 his intent to move forward with widespread prosecutions as part…
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 his intent to move forward with widespread prosecutions as part…
Jihadi Lone Wolf Attacks Still Threaten Europe
Jihadi Lone Wolf Attacks Still Threaten Europe
Britain East of Suez; A return to empire, or is the world getting smaller?
Britain East of Suez; A return to empire, or is the world getting smaller?
Terrorism in Sahel Region in Africa: Explaining the Rise of Extremist Violence Terrorism
Terrorism in Sahel Region in Africa: Explaining the Rise of Extremist Violence Terrorism
Covid-19 and Far Right Terror: The Quiet Before the Storm?
Covid-19 and Far Right Terror: The Quiet Before the Storm?
China and the UAE: Cybersecurity Cooperation
China and the UAE: Cybersecurity Cooperation
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…
Britain East of Suez; A return to empire, or is the world getting smaller?

Britain East of Suez; A return to empire, or is the world getting smaller?

In reflection of the US’s Pivot east, the UK has proposed a ‘tilt’ in this direction. This is in part…
Terrorism in Sahel Region in Africa: Explaining the Rise of Extremist Violence Terrorism

Terrorism in Sahel Region in Africa: Explaining the Rise of Extremist Violence Terrorism

The development of Islamic terrorism and extremism in the Sahel has been heavily influenced by the eruptive dysfunctions between the…
Covid-19 and Far Right Terror: The Quiet Before the Storm?

Covid-19 and Far Right Terror: The Quiet Before the Storm?

At first sight, it appears lockdown has been good for society’s battle against terrorism. According to data, in 2018 there…
China and the UAE: Cybersecurity Cooperation

China and the UAE: Cybersecurity Cooperation

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The Regionalization of the Internet

The Regionalization of the Internet

The interface between the internet and physical reality becomes ever more dense, particularly during a pandemic. In parallel, there is…
The Diplomatic Significance of Turkey’s Drone Programme
The Diplomatic Significance of Turkey’s Drone Programme
Emiratis apply foreign policy conditionality on the West rather than the other way around
Emiratis apply foreign policy conditionality on the West rather than the other way around
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
Emiratis apply foreign policy conditionality on the West rather than the other way around
Emiratis apply foreign policy conditionality on the West rather than the other way around

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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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