ISN Events
Public Policy and (Myths About) Terrorism
The recent Boston Marathon bombing proved again that terrorist activities sometimes have a high impact and defy prediction. However, many acts of terror produce no fatalities, are low-tech and are carried out by short-lived groups. Balancing this ‘mundane’ form of terrorism with its occasional capacity for mass destruction is a unique policy challenge for 21st century. More on «Public Policy and (Myths About) Terrorism»
Political Islam – From North Africa to Southeast Asia
After two years of socio-political ferment and the growing empowerment of previously suppressed Islamist groups, it is time to broach a critical question – How is Political Islam affecting, if not outright defining, the social, political and economic paths being taken in different regions of the world – i.e., the Greater Middle East, South Asia and Southeast Asia? More on «Political Islam – From North Africa to Southeast Asia»
10th International Security Forum (ISF) - "Facing a World of Transitions"
The 10th biannual International Security Forum (ISF) occurred from 22-24 April in Geneva, Switzerland. As a sponsoring organization, we were able to support the conference’s overarching theme of ‘Facing a World of Transitions’ by co-sponsoring and hosting two panel discussions. Here we guide you to some of the materials from the conference. More on «10th International Security Forum (ISF) - "Facing a World of Transitions"»
