by David Nissay | May 27, 2017 | Commentary, Fighting Organised Crime and Terrorism, Terrorism, Conflict and War
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) or the self-declared “caliphate of the Islamic State” has become the most dangerous threat to global security since al-Qaeda. It is more than just a threat to America and the West, because it poses a more existential threat...
by Resul MULAYIM | May 22, 2017 | Research, Terrorism, Conflict and War
France has been involved with Africa and tried to be there not only for remaining an effective powerin the world but also providing the needs of the mainland.For this purpose, a question has arisen as to where and how to succeed. With the help of the old positive...
by David Bailey | May 22, 2017 | Fighting Organised Crime and Terrorism, Research, Terrorism, Conflict and War
Three major factors caused international terrorism to rise in the second decade of 21st century. First, the power vacuum and instability in Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa – caused / triggered by the Arab Spring and the corrupt governments/failed states. Second,...
by Alexander Jr. Ross | May 19, 2017 | Book Review, Fighting Organised Crime and Terrorism, Terrorism, Conflict and War
The aim of this paper is to critically analyze the 2011 book ‘How Terrorism Ends: Understanding the Decline and Demise of Terrorist Campaigns’ by Audrey Kurth Cronin. The Author is a professor at the School of International Service at American University in...
by Resul MULAYIM | May 7, 2017 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Research, Terrorism, Conflict and War
France is a country that has always been influential in Africa. Unlike other states, the relations of France, which started before colonialism, have continued without interruption in her pré carré (sphere of influence). France attempted to establish relations with all...
by Michael Sanchez | May 4, 2017 | Commentary, Fighting Organised Crime and Terrorism, Terrorism, Conflict and War
Our understanding of terrorism is mostly shaped by politicians, who sometimes arbitrarily use this term to stigmatise even people who are opposing their policies. Terrorism or terrorist violence, however, is just a violent tactic that is used by insurgent groups, and...
