Information on "Anti-Terrorism / Counterterrorism" and "Arab World"
February 2012
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Feb 2012
Regional Security Cooperation in the Maghreb and Sahel: Algeria’s Pivotal Ambivalence
Author: Laurence Aïda Ammour
Publisher: National Defense University (NDU) / Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
Efforts to counter al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb’s (AQIM) growing influence in both the Maghreb and the Sahel are fragmented because of the inability of neighbors to forge collaborative partnerships. More on «Regional Security Cooperation in the Maghreb and Sahel: Algeria’s Pivotal Ambivalence»
January 2012
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Jan 2012
Domestic Security in the Maghreb: Deficits and Counter Measures
Author: Hanspeter Mattes
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
This publication suggests that the main challenges for the Maghreb states Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Mauretania and Tunisia currently are terrorism, crime and the 2011 social protests. More on «Domestic Security in the Maghreb: Deficits and Counter Measures»
December 2011
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Dec 2011
EU-Maghreb Counter-Terrorism Cooperation: The Need for a More Holistic Approach
Author: Lisa Watanabe
Publisher: Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP)
The EU-Maghreb counter-terrorism cooperation forms part of the EU’s European Neighborhood Policy (ENP), the EU’s main framework for relations with its southern neighbors. More on «EU-Maghreb Counter-Terrorism Cooperation: The Need for a More Holistic Approach»
August 2011
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Aug 2011
CTC Sentinel 4 (8)
Author: Bruce Riedel, Ramzy Mardini, Barak Barfi, Sajjan M Gohel, Emmanuel Karagiannis, Aaron Y Zelin
Publisher: Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
This issue examines AQAP’s ‘Great Expectations’ for the Future and The Revival of Shi`a Militancy in Iraq, as well as Al-Qa`ida’s Confused Messaging on Libya. More on «CTC Sentinel 4 (8)»
July 2011
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Jul 2011
The Evolving Threat of al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Author: Andre Le Sage
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) poses the greatest immediate threat of transnational terrorism in northwest Africa and is escalating its attacks against regional and Western interests. More on «The Evolving Threat of al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb»
April 2011
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6 Apr 2011
Europe and the Islamic World
Author: Ramla Allani, Donald Monan, Natasha Mueller, Ioana Puscas, Lisa Watanabe
Publisher: International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
In recent years, the EU has adopted a short-sighted approach in its relations with the countries of the Maghreb, driven by fear of illegal immigration and a potential spill-over of violent extremism from the South - but trade-offs between security an... More on «Europe and the Islamic World»
February 2011
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Feb 2011
West Africa’s Growing Terrorist Threat
Author: Modibo Goīta
Publisher: National Defense University (NDU) / Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has undertaken increasingly frequent and effective attacks in the past year, posing a dangerous and growing threat in Africa’s Sahel region. More on «West Africa’s Growing Terrorist Threat»
January 2011
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2011
Talib or Taliban? Indonesian Students in Pakistan and Yemen
Author: Anthony Bubalo, Sarah Phillips, Samina Yasmeen, Solahuddin
Publisher: Lowy Institute for International Policy
This paper looks at the issue of Indonesian students who study at Islamic educational institutions in Pakistan and Yemen. More on «Talib or Taliban? Indonesian Students in Pakistan and Yemen»
March 2010
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Mar 2010
Yemen: Challenges of Counterterrorism
Author: Roland Popp
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
Counterterrorism operations in Yemen have proven to be difficult. More on «Yemen: Challenges of Counterterrorism»
January 2010
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21 Jan 2010
In Pursuit of Democracy and Security in the Greater Middle East
Author: Daniel Brumberg
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This report offers a set of general and country-specific findings and recommendations to assist the Obama administration in its efforts to tackle escalating security challenges while sustaining diplomatic, institutional and economic support for democ... More on «In Pursuit of Democracy and Security in the Greater Middle East»
