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IAF Articles: Security: Terrorism

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The Impact of Global Terrorism and the International Community's Response
The Impact of Global Terrorism and the International Community's Response

Author presents overview of global terrorism and its impacts.  By Amara Malik. (02/14/2023)

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Feminist IR Theory and Terrorism
Feminist IR Theory and Terrorism

Paper analyzes terrorism from a feminist IR theory lens.  By Maha Butt. (04/07/2021)

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Rookies in the Major League: Recruitment Miscalculations in Terrorist Organizations
Rookies in the Major League: Recruitment Miscalculations in Terrorist Organizations

Essay analyzes recruitment techniques by terrorist groups.  By Isabella Baker. (01/06/2021)

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Egyptian Policy Towards Terrorism from 2014 to 2019
Egyptian Policy Towards Terrorism from 2014 to 2019

Examines terrorism in Egypt and government policies to combat it.  By Fatma Tawfik. (04/12/2020)

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The Pattern of Lone Wolf Terror Threats
The Pattern of Lone Wolf Terror Threats

Examining methods and motivations surrounding lone wolf terrorism. By Ishka Yadav. (06/17/2019)

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A Safe Haven or Route for New Conflict
A Safe Haven or Route for New Conflict

Analyis of Safe Haven, an explicit favoring of one religion/ ethnic group against another in the face of atrocities committed by ISIS. By Mustafa Akhwand. (09/30/2016)

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Analyzing the Nexus of Globalization, Security and International Terrorism
Analyzing the Nexus of Globalization, Security and International Terrorism

Does globalization terrorism seems to constitute significantly more security challenges than ever before? By Gabor Sinko. (09/22/2016)

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The Paris Attacks
The Paris Attacks

Who are the key players in the fight against ISIS and how should they be fought?  By Dr. Bruce Mabley. (12/15/2015)

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The Turkey and US 'Safe Zone' Plan: 3 Questions with Yezid Sayigh, Carnegie Middle East Center
The Turkey and US 'Safe Zone' Plan: 3 Questions with Yezid Sayigh, Carnegie Middle East Center

Yezid Sayigh of the Carnegie Middle East Center discusses the recent Turkish-U.S. plan to create a 'safe zone' in Syria. (08/18/2015)

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Outsourcing Jihadists and Putin’s Foreign Policy
Outsourcing Jihadists and Putin’s Foreign Policy

Essay analyzes Russian terrorism policy in the Middle East and Caucasus. By Prof. Dmitry V. Shlapentokh. (07/01/2015)

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Mental Illness and Terrorism
Mental Illness and Terrorism

Is there a correlation between mental illness and terrorism?  By Dr. Anna Cornelia Beyer.  (06/26/2015)

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Charlie Hebdo, Xenophobia, and France's Colonial History
Charlie Hebdo, Xenophobia, and France's Colonial History

Reflections on the Charlie Hebdo attack and underlying issues in and about France.  By Timothy Aderman. (04/07/2015)

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Piracy: Can the War on the Seas Ever Be Won?
Piracy: Can the War on the Seas Ever Be Won?

The current state solution models, focusing on military deterrence, have proven questionably effective in combating piracy, merely displacing it more than solving it.  By Sgt. Sebastian J... Read More...



Iranian Nuclear Deal: Implications
Iranian Nuclear Deal: Implications

What are the implications of the Iranian nuclear deal not only within the Middle East but internationally. By Dr. Kashi N. Pandita (01/16/2014)

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Al-Qaeda: The Beginning
Al-Qaeda: The Beginning
Historical overview of Al Qaeda's begginings. By Mohammed Salama. (12/23/2013) Read More...


Ways Forward in Global Counterterrorism
Ways Forward in Global Counterterrorism
Analysis of global counterterrorism efforts and steps forward, arguing we need to refocus our collective efforts away from the 'state of security' towards the 'conditions of security'. By Cornelia Be... Read More...


Deconstructing Terrorism for Securing Energy
Deconstructing Terrorism for Securing Energy
Author presents a common strategic framework of antiterrorism and energy protection policies. By Alexandra Dobra. (06/02/2011) Read More...


International Affairs Forum Interview: Colonel Paul Bricker
International Affairs Forum Interview: Colonel Paul Bricker
IA-Forum speaks with U.S. Army Colonel Paul Bricker, a Black Hawk helicopter pilot, about the recent raid on bin Laden’s compound, from a pilot’s perspective. By Cynthia Iris (05/09/2011) Read More...


Hezbollah: Analysis of Violence
Hezbollah: Analysis of Violence
An analysis of Hezbollah and their use of violence to achieve their goals. By Sarah Cohler. (02/25/2011) Read More...


IA-Forum Interview: E.J. Hogendoorn
IA-Forum Interview: E.J. Hogendoorn
IA Forum speaks with E.J. Hogendoorn, International Crisis Group, Horn of Africa Project Director, about al-Shabaab transnational attacks and Somalia. By Matthew Bush. (IA-Forum, 08/10/2010) Read More...


IA-Forum Interview: Richard Jackson
IA-Forum Interview: Richard Jackson
IA-Forum speaks with Richard Jackson, author of ‘Critical Terrorism Studies: A New Research Agenda’ about the case for critical terrorism studies. By William Taggart (01/30/2008) Read More...


IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Michael Scheuer
IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Michael Scheuer
IA-Forum speaks with Dr. Michael Scheuer about his new book, "Marching Toward Hell: America and Islam After Iraq", terrorism, and the Middle East. (IA-Forum, 03/21/2008) Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Richard Weitz
IA-Forum discusses security issues with Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow and Director of Program Management at the Hudson Institute, and author of 'Revitalising US-Russian Security Cooperation: Practical ... Read More...


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Intenational Affairs Forum Interview: Peter Beinart and Scott McConnell
Peter Beinart, editor-at-large of the New Republic and Scott McConnell, current editor of The American Conservative, discuss questions about the UN and US foreign policy. By Jason Miks. (IA-Forum, 1... Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Ilan Berman
IA-Forum speaks with Ilan Berman (Vice President, American Foreign Policy Council) about Iran and his latest book, Tehran Rising. (IA-Forum, 3/20/2006) Read More...


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Justifications for Terrorism
Analyzes terrorism, validity of causes terrorism claims to achieve, and alternate routes to achieve goals desired by terrorists. By Emily Caponetti. (7/25/2005) Read More...


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White House Counsel Alberto Gonzales memo to the President
Decision Re Application of the Geneva Convention of Prisoners of War to the Conflict With Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. (by Alberto R. Gonzales, 1/25/2002) Read More...


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Colin L. Powell memo to the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Draft Decision Memorandum for the President on the Applicability of the Geneva Convention to the Conflict in Afghanistan. (by Colin L. Powell, 01/26/2002) Read More...


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Terrorism
Dr. Abdul Aziz Said examines supply and demand side terrorism; and the path for conflict resolution. Read More...




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