counter-terrorism

Terrorists make the case for violent, radical change and recruit aggrieved individuals to be part of the change. But in radicalization, there is more than a political mission at play —violent extremists warped political identity includes dehumanizing others, speaking to grievance, victimhood, and local characteristics of social orientation.

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The Introspection and Rebuilding of al Qaeda

SWJED — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 12:11:11 +0000

The Introspection and Rebuilding of al Qaeda SWJED Tue, 12/04/2018 - 7:11am

The ferocious rise of the Islamic State, and the impact of their barbaric acts, turned attention away from Al Qaeda. This has enabled the organization to slip back into shadows, and to reassess their strategic options, in light of new factors that have developed in the Middle East.

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Ethiopia: Counter-Terrorism Legislation in Sub-Saharan Africa

SWJED — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 04:21:48 +0000

Ethiopia: Counter-Terrorism Legislation in Sub-Saharan Africa SWJED Wed, 04/12/2017 - 12:21am

Ethiopia’s strategic value in counter-terrorism operations in the region butts heads with American foreign policy objectives of promoting democracy and liberal democratic values.

The Dispensable Nation? A Review

Peter J. Munson — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:30:00 +0000

The Dispensable Nation? A Review Peter J. Munson Tue, 06/18/2013 - 4:30am

Beware the lure of "credibility."

The War on Terror... Over? Part 2

Peter J. Munson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:20:00 +0000

The War on Terror... Over? Part 2 Peter J. Munson Tue, 04/16/2013 - 3:20am

Some US objectives remain unmet.

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Drones, Covert Action, and Counterterrorism: Why UAV Strikes should be Exclusively Military

Peter J. Munson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Drones, Covert Action, and Counterterrorism: Why UAV Strikes should be Exclusively Military Peter J. Munson Wed, 03/06/2013 - 3:30am

The CIA should focus on gathering intelligence to inform policy makers and to attack the underlying causes and enablers of terrorist group formation and action.

Primitivization of War and Prospects for Peace

Peter J. Munson — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Primitivization of War and Prospects for Peace Peter J. Munson Fri, 09/14/2012 - 5:30am

The barbarians have come and the rules of war and peace stand transformed.