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Salafi Jihadism and Chemical Weapons Attacks: Ideological Contrasts and Strategic Constraints

SWJED — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 05:07:06 +0000

Salafi Jihadism and Chemical Weapons Attacks: Ideological Contrasts and Strategic Constraints

Chemical weapons attacks remain an uncommon choice for militant and terrorist organizations targeting Western countries. Their rarity makes them an attractive option, as the shock factor associated chemical weapons attacks plays into the main goal of any terrorist attack: to instill fear and insecurity in the population.

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Al-Qaeda in the Age of ISIS

SWJED — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 08:32:25 +0000

Al-Qaeda in the Age of ISIS SWJED Mon, 07/24/2017 - 4:32am

Despite targeting AQ for the past sixteen years and killing bin Laden, the U.S. and its allies have been unable to destroy what was once considered the most dangerous terrorist group in the world.

“Remote Controlled” Terrorism and its Implications for Counter-Terrorism Efforts

SWJED — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 08:02:51 +0000

“Remote Controlled” Terrorism and its Implications for Counter-Terrorism Efforts SWJED Sat, 02/11/2017 - 3:02am

Islamic State recruiters and leaders residing in Syria and Iraq are now directing attacks in the West, India, and East Asia via “homegrown” extremists.

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