Originally published at The Diplomat At long last, the Afghan government and the Taliban are ready to start their long-delayed peace…
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Personal Reflections on the Tragedy in Beirut
By Cameron Hoffman
/ August 7, 2020
Editor’s Note: Rise to Peace Research Fellow Cameron Hoffman has a close connection with Beirut, Lebanon. He spoke with some…
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Remittances: Reverberations for Conflict-Ridden Regions
By Arman Sidhu
/ July 28, 2020
Since the start of the 21st century, the world economy’s reliance on remittances has risen sharply as globalization enabled growth…
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Civil Society Organizations as a Possible Structure for Recovery in Lebanon
By Cameron Hoffman
/ July 23, 2020
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Lebanon experienced massive protests calling for a new government in response to declining economic opportunities amongst…
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How Will COVID-19 Impact Efforts in Afghanistan?
By Jack Ryan
/ July 21, 2020
It is often surmised that modern conflict is characterized by a steady decline in inter-state warfare and increased conflict perpetrated…
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The Emergence of Sara Khitta in the Context of the US Involvement in Afghanistan
By Jack Ryan
/ July 20, 2020
The period following the United States-Taliban agreement has provided an opportunity for the U.S. to examine its Responsibility to Protect…
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Problems in the Way of Progress: Uncertain US Troop Withdrawal and New Challenges Facing the Afghan Peace Process
By Anja Apfel
/ July 16, 2020
On February 29, 2020, the United States and the Taliban signed a peace agreement, widely referred to as the ‘Doha…
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Do Civilian Self-Defense Groups Help or Harm Counterterrorism Efforts?
By Arman Sidhu
/ July 7, 2020
After enduring what may be considered one of its most violent years, the West African nation of Burkina Faso has…
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Trade, Aid, and a Self-Reliant Afghan Economy
By Arman Sidhu
/ July 2, 2020
At first glance, a chart depicting Afghanistan’s annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures since 2001 could be characterized as a…
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Do Cryptocurrencies Provide Opportunities for Terrorist Organizations?
By Cameron Hoffman
/ June 30, 2020
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were once considered as fantasy rather than a viable method of exchanging goods and services, but…
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Indo-Afghan Ties and the Prospect of Peace
By Arman Sidhu
/ June 23, 2020
As one of several external stakeholders that have taken a keen interest in the affairs of Afghanistan, India ranks among…
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A Road to Everywhere: Afghanistan’s Role in the Belt and Road Initiative
By Arman Sidhu
/ June 16, 2020
Nearly seven years after it was first announced, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) continues to endure a barrage of…
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Unlocking Afghanistan’s Resource Wealth: Three Obstacles for the Mining Sector
By Rise to Peace
/ June 14, 2020
Throughout its history, Afghanistan’s most notable advantage has been its geographically strategic location. The country’s proximity to trade routes and…
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Eid Ceasefire Offers Cautious Optimism for Peace Process
By Arman Sidhu
/ June 1, 2020
After enduring a spate of violent attacks carried out by the Taliban over the past two months, Afghanistan received a…
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Terrorism or Testing: Will COVID-19 Reduce Counterterrorism Efforts?
By Cameron Hoffman
/ May 28, 2020
In the wake of the global pandemic, concerns about public health dominate the political sphere, enough so that issues related…
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Drone Technology and Its Malicious Use by Terrorists
By Vasileia Kioutsouki
/ May 27, 2020
Emerging technologies may offer recognised benefits, but they pose threats to national security also. A case in point are unmanned…
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Possible Consequences of the Israeli Unity Government’s Annexation Plan
By Ondrej Palicak
/ May 19, 2020
On May 18, Israel swore in a new unity government in which Benjamin Netanyahu will continue as Prime Minister until…
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Countering Extremism with Sports: A Look at Martial Arts
By Rejeanne Lacroix
/ May 15, 2020
The inclusion of sporting elements in preventive measures and deradicalization programs has not been treated with sufficient academic rigour, but…
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Do Terrorist Attacks Directly Impact GDP and Income?
By Cameron Hoffman
/ May 8, 2020
Editor’s Note: Rise to Peace Research Fellows are dedicated to studying all matters of violent extremism and productive ways to…
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The Continued Impact of Technology on Terrorism
By Vasileia Kioutsouki
/ May 6, 2020
Technology has greatly evolved in the past decades to the point that it is fair to speak of a technological…
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