Information on "Political Islam"
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»
December 2012
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13 Dec 2012
The New Face of Al-Qaeda in Pakistan
Pakistan has recently experienced a dramatic upsurge in sectarian violence against its Shia Muslim minority. According to Gohar Abbas, many observers attribute this spike in violence to top-level personnel changes in the Pakistani wing of al Qaeda. More on «The New Face of Al-Qaeda in Pakistan»
August 2012
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24 Aug 2012
Addressing an Imploding Mali
A separatist and Islamist insurgency in the north, weak democratic governance and drought are pushing Mali to the brink of collapse. The way forward, argues John Campbell, involves seeking a political settlement with secessionists and external intervention to avert a humanitarian disaster. More on «Addressing an Imploding Mali»
