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On 1 May 2017, Hamas held a major press conference in Doha, Qatar to announce what has been called a “New Charter” for Hamas. The leader of Hamas, Khaled Meshal, presented A Document of...
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Transnational Crime, Transnational Criminal Law and Security in Afghanistan
03 May 2016
Afghanistan remains the world’s largest producer of opium (more than 90% of illicit global supplies) and the heroin derived...
Transnational Crime & Security
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Diversifying GCC Economies: The prospects and pitfalls of financial services
03 May 2016
As other Trends contributions have observed, the slump in global oil prices has reignited the debate surrounding the need...
Global Economy
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Confronting the Challenges to Global Security Created by Daesh/Islamic State
19 Apr 2016
Daesh/Islamic State (IS), also known as ISIS/ISIL has seized the attention of global leaders, diplomats, military and security officials,...
Constructions of Terrorism
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Chaos, The Legacy of Daesh: Observations after Brussels
05 Apr 2016
Though the 22 March 2016 bombings in Brussels, Belgium captured the attention of Western Europe and the United States,...
Constructions of Terrorism
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Is the Idea of “The West” still Relevant in Modern International Politics?
21 Mar 2016
The term “the West” is widely used in the media and discussions on contemporary political issues: Russian President Vladimir...
Foreign Policy & International Relations
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Elections in Iran: Should We Wait for Changes?
21 Mar 2016
The important day On February 26, 2016, elections in the Majlis and Assembly of Experts were held in...
Foreign Policy & International Relations
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Why is Terrorism Terrifying?
03 Mar 2016
In spite of hundreds of billions of dollars spent globally on counter-terrorism measures, and the extremely low incidence of...
Constructions of Terrorism
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Supporting Women in Science and Technology
03 Mar 2016
The role of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields is regionally and internationally a rising issue....
Education
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The Usefulness of the “Civilian” vs. “Military” Targeting Distinction in Defining Terrorism
24 Feb 2016
In the longstanding debate about how best to define terrorism, some distinguish terrorism from other forms of political violence...
Constructions of Terrorism
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New Economic/Security Challenges Force Gulf States Strategy Rethink
24 Feb 2016
The Gulf states have entered a period of unprecedented uncertainty when the three key pillars underpinning the region’s stability...
Global Economy
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Education as a Security Imperative in Post-Conflict Development
17 Feb 2016
Reports of armed conflicts around the world have become a familiar headline on the television, in the newspapers and...
Children & Young People
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Daesh/Islamic State in Paris and San Bernardino: Will fighting extreme ideas reduce extremist violence?
09 Feb 2016
How should we understand the role of Daesh/IS in the November 2015 Paris attacks and the December 2015 San...
Constructions of Terrorism
