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How do terrorists “construct” themselves?

How do terrorists “construct” themselves?

If we accept as a core definition of terrorism “violent political expression,” where death and destruction are used as means to a political end, then it is important to carefully consider the content of such expression.  This article briefly reviews how violent political groups have accepted or rejected the label “terrorist,” The article then analyzes how three contemporary terrorist organizations present themselves to the world by examining some of their public statements.  Why should...

01 Nov 2015

Researches

  • Between Expectation and Opportunities: Youth (Un)Employment in the Arab Gulf

    Between Expectation and Opportunities: Youth (Un)Employment in the Arab Gulf


  • Securing the State – Part III

    Securing the State – Part III


  • Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation : Understanding Societal Consequences of Connectivity Projects

    Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation : Understanding Societal Consequences of Connectivity Projects


  • UAE Energy Diplomacy

    UAE Energy Diplomacy


  • Securing the State – Part II

    Securing the State – Part II



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Panel 2, Day 1 – Constructions of Terrorism Event, Stimson Center

Presentation by Prof. Theo Farrell at the Future Security of the GCC Forum 2015

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TRENDS Interview with Mokhtar Awad – Politicizing Islam Conference

Morocco withdraws his ambassador from Iran in response to Tehran support to the polissario front.

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