by Alexander Jr. Ross | Jun 12, 2017 | Research, Terrorism and Counterterrorism, Terrorism, Conflict and War
Terrorism is a never-ending phenomenon with its roots going back to the beginning of humanity on earth and will most likely continue until the end of it. Although the patterns and the spikes vary, it is sufficing to say that there has never been a period without...
by David Nissay | May 27, 2017 | Commentary, Terrorism and Counterterrorism, 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 Michael Sanchez | May 4, 2017 | Commentary, Terrorism and Counterterrorism, 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...
