Tehrani’s description of terrorism is defined using Black Law’s dictionary and cites “the use or threat of violence to intimidate…
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Iran’s Ambiguous Role in the Afghan Peace Process
By Connor Bulgrin
/ August 3, 2021
On July 8, Iran hosted talks between delegations from the Afghan government and the Taliban. This effort provided a new…
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The Crisis in Cabo Delgado: A Policy for a New Generation
By Stefan Bakumenko
/ August 2, 2021
This is the final piece in a series examining the ongoing extremist threat in Mozambique. After understanding Cabo Delgado’s history…
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Kurdish and Chechen Women in Separatism
By Rise to Peace
/ July 31, 2021
Women’s activities and levels of involvement in non-traditional military organizations are diverse. Because of that, it is important to approach…
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The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Historical Overview
By Rise to Peace
/ July 30, 2021
The world watched as Israel and Hamas has exchanged rocket fire prior to the cease-fire issued on May 25th, 2021….
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The Growth and Impact of ISIL in Mozambique: The Difficulties to Defeating their Insurgency
By Rise to Peace
/ July 30, 2021
Mozambique’s conflict with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has experienced a notable increase in the level…
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Saudi Arabia’s Role in the Afghan Peace Process
By Rise to Peace
/ July 30, 2021
Following the ongoing U.S troop’s withdrawal from Afghanistan after the 20-year campaign in the country, the insurgency of the Taliban…
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Pakistan’s Support of the Taliban Might Come Back to Haunt Islamabad
By Rise to Peace
/ July 29, 2021
The scenes from recent Taliban military successes in Afghanistan were positively received among members of Pakistan’s security establishment. While denying…
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The Reemergence of Right-Wing Extremism Groups in the United States
By Sydney Neuman
/ July 28, 2021
It has been a scary realization for many people in the United States as more people are witnessing the re-emergence…
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The New Reality in Afghanistan Requires the Afghanistan Government to Change Its Strategy
By Rise to Peace
/ July 27, 2021
Since the signing of the U.S.-Taliban Agreement in February 2020, the Taliban has accelerated its offensive, securing major gains. The…
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The Crisis in Cabo Delgado: A Familiar Road to Extremism
By Stefan Bakumenko
/ July 26, 2021
This is the second piece in a series examining the ongoing extremist threat in Mozambique. Cabo Delgado, the northernmost region…
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The Impact of the Withdrawal of U.S troops from Afghanistan on the Hazara People
By Rise to Peace
/ July 23, 2021
The Hazara people are a Persian-speaking, predominantly Shi’a ethnic group, a religious minority among the country’s majority Sunni population. Comprising…
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The Colonial Pipeline Cyber Ransomware Attack and the Continued Threat to the United States
By Sydney Neuman
/ July 22, 2021
Those who were not aware of the cyberattacks in the United States are now very aware of the threat after…
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Azov Battalion – Guardian Angels or Notorious Extremists?
By Rise to Peace
/ July 21, 2021
History Civil unrest took place across Ukraine during the 2014 revolution. This resulted in an overthrow of the elected government…
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Assessing their Effectiveness of Over-the-Horizon Strategies and Its Viability in Afghanistan
By Rise to Peace
/ July 20, 2021
As Afghanistan descends into conflict amid the US withdrawal, President Biden and senior military leaders have pledged to maintain “over-the-horizon”…
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The Crisis in Cabo Delgado: A Region that Perseveres
By Stefan Bakumenko
/ July 19, 2021
This is the first piece in a series examining the ongoing extremist threat in Mozambique. On March 24th, Islamist insurgents…
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What Is Next For Turkey in Afghanistan?
By Rise to Peace
/ July 16, 2021
Following the U.S. withdrawal from Bagram Airfield, the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul has become the last stand in…
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Can We Profile the “Classic Terrorist” in Europe’s Most Deadly Attacks?
By Rise to Peace
/ July 15, 2021
Over the last 20 years, the increased presence of terrorism in Europe has prompted many attempts to tackle the causes…
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Women’s Roles in Right-Wing Extremism in the United States
By Sydney Neuman
/ July 13, 2021
All around the world, local law enforcement’s failure to understand the gender dynamics of terrorist organizations has led to many…
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The Sahel Region: Current Crisis and Challenges
By Rise to Peace
/ July 12, 2021
Context Over the past fifteen years, the Sahel and West Africa have become the hub of clandestine trafficking and the…
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