Transnational Terrorism Project
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Radicalization on the Internet? The Virtual Propagation of Jihadist Media and its Effects
The Internet, that most contemporary of media, is increasingly a medium of choice: Jihadist websites, forums and blogs flourish.
The Sociology of Terrorism
It is crucial first to examine the reasons for this clash of values and second to unravel the perceptions that fuel the passions behind the terrorist’s mask.
The Maldives: Liberal Democracy or a Jihadist Entrepôt?
The Maldives approaches a critical juncture in its development. Will it become a stable liberal democracy, or a security risk?
Africa, Terrorism and AFRICOM
Will Africa become a platform for international terrorist activities and how should the United States, in particular, respond to the potential threat?
Is UK Doctrine Relevant to Global Insurgency?
As the tools of counterinsurgency are increasingly applied to the war against terror, what is missing from British doctrine?
Transnational Terrorism: Defeating the Threat
There is no path in reason or logic which connects disagreeing with military action against Saddam Hussein and setting out deliberately to kill civilians argues the UK Foreign Secretary.
The Booming Emirate: Is Dubai the World’s Most Obvious Terrorist Target?
Is Dubai about to become the world’s most obvious target for Al-Qa’ida?
The Middle East in an Age of Globalization States, Revolts and Cultures
There is a bleak road ahead in the Middle East. Positive outcomes are unlikely in a variety of states: popular sentiment in the region isn’t moving in our direction anytime soon.
- Transnational Terrorism Project
Launched in May 2005, the RUSI Transnational Terrorism Project has established a highly successful dialogue on terrorism with a number of key Middle Eastern and Asian governments. The project has undertaken a series of closed seminars that bring together selected academics and nominated officials from our partner countries to discuss in depth a number of related themes.
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Securing our Future
It is our responsibility to build a strong, unified, national consensus which reflects a modern patriotic purpose that we will do what is right to protect the security and liberties of our citizens and country.
It is our responsibility to build a strong, unified, national consensus which reflects a modern patriotic purpose that we will do what is right to protect the security and liberties of our citizens and country.
Radicalization on the Internet? The Virtual Propagation of Jihadist Media and its EffectsThe Internet, that most contemporary of media, is increasingly a medium of choice: Jihadist websites, forums and blogs flourish.
The Sociology of TerrorismIt is crucial first to examine the reasons for this clash of values and second to unravel the perceptions that fuel the passions behind the terrorist’s mask.
The Maldives: Liberal Democracy or a Jihadist Entrepôt?The Maldives approaches a critical juncture in its development. Will it become a stable liberal democracy, or a security risk?
Africa, Terrorism and AFRICOMWill Africa become a platform for international terrorist activities and how should the United States, in particular, respond to the potential threat?
Is UK Doctrine Relevant to Global Insurgency?As the tools of counterinsurgency are increasingly applied to the war against terror, what is missing from British doctrine?
Transnational Terrorism: Defeating the ThreatThere is no path in reason or logic which connects disagreeing with military action against Saddam Hussein and setting out deliberately to kill civilians argues the UK Foreign Secretary.
The Booming Emirate: Is Dubai the World’s Most Obvious Terrorist Target?Is Dubai about to become the world’s most obvious target for Al-Qa’ida?
The Middle East in an Age of Globalization States, Revolts and CulturesThere is a bleak road ahead in the Middle East. Positive outcomes are unlikely in a variety of states: popular sentiment in the region isn’t moving in our direction anytime soon.
FOCUS ON TRANSNATIONAL TERRORISM: The Lessons of International Co-operation in Counter-Terrorism
Terrorism cannot be defeated without counter-terrorism, but counter-terrorism alone can never defeat ideas and the causes of terrorism.
Terrorism cannot be defeated without counter-terrorism, but counter-terrorism alone can never defeat ideas and the causes of terrorism.
FOCUS ON TRANSNATIONAL TERRORISM: Terrorist Financing - How the New Generation of Jihadists Funds Itself
The lesson to be learned from the Madrid and London bombings is that terrorist financing is highly dynamic and still evolving.
The lesson to be learned from the Madrid and London bombings is that terrorist financing is highly dynamic and still evolving.
FOCUS ON TRANSNATIONAL TERRORISM: Terrorism and North-South Relations
Past and present North-South relations are of profound significance for the current conflict.
Past and present North-South relations are of profound significance for the current conflict.
FOCUS ON TRANSNATIONAL TERRORISM: International Co-operation in Fighting the Terrorist Threat
International co-operation is crucial for fighting terrorism.
International co-operation is crucial for fighting terrorism.
FOCUS ON TRANSNATIONAL TERRORISM: A Global Response to Terrorism
This terrorism is global in its overarching goal to change the world in which we live.
This terrorism is global in its overarching goal to change the world in which we live.
Saudi Arabia and the Global Fight Against Al-Qaida
This article provides a macro perspective of Saudi Arabia's place in the global war on terror.
This article provides a macro perspective of Saudi Arabia's place in the global war on terror.
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