Information on "Terrorism"
February 2013
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25 Feb 2013
Al-Qaida in North Africa: It's Not the Same Old Story
Many Western forces now have extensive experience in fighting al-Qaida affiliates in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. But as the focus turns to al-Qaida in North Africa, Henry "Chip" Carey warns that they should not be tricked into thinking that they know what awaits them. More on «Al-Qaida in North Africa: It's Not the Same Old Story»
January 2013
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28 Jan 2013
Tunisia: Signs of Domestic Radicalization Post-Revolution
Islamic extremism and political radicalization are on the rise in Tunisia. Anne Wolf, however, believes that the spike in violence between extremists and Tunisian authorities is not just a local phenomenon – it is rapidly becoming endemic across North Africa. More on «Tunisia: Signs of Domestic Radicalization Post-Revolution» -
25 Jan 2013
First Strike: US Cyber Warriors Seize the Offensive
Armed forces, government agencies and the private sector are becoming increasingly incapable of defending critical networks from cyber-attacks. As a response, Tom Gjelten reports, the Pentagon is increasingly applying the adage that "the best defense is a good offence" to its cyber-strategies. More on «First Strike: US Cyber Warriors Seize the Offensive» -
18 Jan 2013
The Year of Not Living Dangerously
According to Robert Latona, ETA and other Basque separatist groups have rebranded their once-violent struggle into "a dream of self-determination." ETA in particular is struggling to convince the Spanish people that it is now a politically legitimate independence movement. More on «The Year of Not Living Dangerously» -
10 Jan 2013
Iraq - A Year After the Withdrawal of International Forces
Iraq's security forces have managed to maintain a degree of stability since American combat troops left the country, writes Alex Mackenzie. He reminds us, however, that Baghdad’s security problems are far from over. A growing sectarian divide and political unrest in Syria are just two of them. More on «Iraq - A Year After the Withdrawal of International Forces»
December 2012
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31 Dec 2012
Human Security Report 2012, Chapter 8: Deadly Assaults on Civilians
Contrary to popular belief, deadly assaults and one-sided violence against civilians by governments or armed non-state actors are not on the rise, either in war or in peacetime. This portion of the 2012 HSR carefully defines this species of violence before exploring its role in various types of conflict. More on «Human Security Report 2012, Chapter 8: Deadly Assaults on Civilians»
November 2012
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8 Nov 2012
Troubled Times for the Sinai Peninsula
The Sinai Peninsula has recently experienced an upsurge in extremist violence, particularly against its energy infrastructure. Improving the security of this fragile region, writes Sonia Rothwell, will depend on the domestic and regional policies of the Mursi government and the Obama administration. More on «Troubled Times for the Sinai Peninsula»
October 2012
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26 Oct 2012
Deterrence Theory – A Doable Reality or a Hopeless Cause?
Can the tenets of deterrence theory be applied to counterterrorism? This is the question that Andreas Wenger, Alex Wilner and others attempt to answer in "Deterring Terrorism – Theory and Practice," which represents a first-cut attempt to apply deterrence theory systematically to the terrorist phenomenon. More on «Deterrence Theory – A Doable Reality or a Hopeless Cause?» -
19 Oct 2012
"Winning the Peace" in Mindanao
The Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) is at the forefront of the Philippines Armed Forces' efforts to combat terrorism and armed insurgency across the archipelago. Gordon Arthur analyzes the contribution WestMinCom has made to operations along Asia's ‘second front' in the 'War on Terror'. More on «"Winning the Peace" in Mindanao» -
2 Oct 2012
Defining Cyberterrorism: Capturing a Broad Range of Activities in Cyberspace
While the term 'cyberterrorism' was first coined in the 1980s, agreeing on a universally accepted definition remains a challenge. The CTC's Jonalan Brickey analyzes the origin of the term and provides definitions that better reflect today’s realities. More on «Defining Cyberterrorism: Capturing a Broad Range of Activities in Cyberspace»
