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RUSI Journal: Terrorism: The New Wave 26 Aug 2010 by Professor Michael Clarke
A new wave of terrorists, highly motivated but lightly trained, are emerging, creating a new risk that has yet to be fully understood Terrorism UK Europe

RUSI Journal: The 'Irreducible Minimum': Al-Qa'ida in Iraq and the Effectiveness of Leadership Decapitation 22 Aug 2010
Leadership decapitation is unleashing a Hydra in Iraq, as Al-Qa'ida withstands the assassination of its top ranks Iraq Middle East and North Africa Terrorism

Analysis: 11/7: The July 2010 Kampala Bombings 20 Jul 2010 by Dr Knox Chitiyo
In the aftermath of the Kampala bombings, contentious questions are being raised regarding the influence of extremist groups in the region. With Uganda calling for a consolidated military presence in the country, is Somalia becoming the new Afghanistan? Terrorism Africa

Analysis: Keeping the ‘Mud-Slinging’ out of a counter-terrorism legislation review 14 Jul 2010
The announcement of an upcoming review of key counter-terrorism and security legislation has received many positive reactions. However, while the threat of terrorism still remains, is a reduction in police powers really a move in the right direction? Domestic Security Terrorism UK Europe

Analysis: 7 July bombings five years on: The Psychological Impacts of 7/7 7 Jul 2010 by Dr Tobias Feakin
It is important that the public do not allow the events of 7/7, or any terrorist activity, to fundamentally re-shape the way they go about their everyday lives, but it is important that we acknowledge that the events of 7/7 can still be causing psychological distress to those who were most significantly affected by it as well as the general public. Terrorism

Analysis: 7 July bombings five years on: Is it time for a public inquiry? 7 Jul 2010 by Margaret Gilmore
The Coroner presiding over the inquests of those who died on 7 July 2005 has ruled she will hear evidence on whether MI5 and the police could have prevented the attacks. The Government is now deciding whether to go along with this, challenge it in court or even stall the inquests and hold a public inquiry instead. Terrorism

Analysis: 7 July bombings five years on: Is there still a role for communities in tackling terrorism? 6 Jul 2010 by Rachel Briggs
Government policy since 7/7 has placed equal importance on tackling terrorism at the grassroots level. 'Community-based counter-terrorism' might be at the so-called 'soft' end of the security spectrum, but it is the hardest to get right. Terrorism Tackling Extremism

Analysis: Emergency service interoperability in jeopardy due to lack of standardised operational procedures 6 Jul 2010 by Jennifer Cole
Coordinated emergency responses within and between the fire, ambulance and police service is hampered by the lack of standardised operational procedures, rather than technology according to a new report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). Terrorism

RUSI Newsbrief: Peace on the ‘Second Front’? 20 May 2010
The Philippines are a major front in the War on Terror. They may offer a note of optimism for the battle against extremism Terrorism Pacific Tackling Extremism

RUSI Newsbrief: Sahel-Sahara: Towards a Pan-Regional Security Alliance 20 May 2010 by Dr Knox Chitiyo
The Algiers summit has finally produced some substance for meaningful co-operation. It could mean a new start for regional security Terrorism Africa Middle East and North Africa

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