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Terrorism
The latest research, analysis and commentary of developments in the field of terrorism and security.
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Analysis: The Woolwich Murder: Initial Assessments of Another Lone Actor Attack
23 May 2013 by Raffaello PantucciFrom film and eye-witness footage, it is quite clear that the perpetrators of the Woolwich attack were motivated for terrorist ends. The trend is now quite apparent, as is their intended objective of sowing societal discord.
Terrorism Tackling Extremism UK Europe
Analysis: The Crime Terror nexus in West Africa
15 May 2013 by Charlie EdwardsThe attack on the Al-Amenas facility in Algeria earlier in the year reveals the nexus between organised crime and terrorism in West Africa. This has major implications for the international community and requires greater support to national governments in the region.
Terrorism Africa
Analysis: We Hate the EDL More Than We Love Life?
9 May 2013 by Raffaello Pantucci
Last week, Islamist extremists were found guilty of plotting a terrorist attack on a rally of the English Defence League. The case shows how extremists from both sides are turning to violent means. It also shows how Jihadists in the United Kingdom are focusing on domestic targets.Terrorism Tackling Extremism UK Europe
Last week, Islamist extremists were found guilty of plotting a terrorist attack on a rally of the English Defence League. The case shows how extremists from both sides are turning to violent means. It also shows how Jihadists in the United Kingdom are focusing on domestic targets.
Terrorism Tackling Extremism UK Europe
RUSI Newsbrief: Structuring the State: Federal Choices in Somalia
3 May 2013 by Anna RaderAs the London Conference on Somalia reconvenes, the focus remains on concerns surrounding the durability of the federal governmental structure
Africa Horn of Africa UK Europe Turkey International Institutions International Responses Terrorism
RUSI Newsbrief: Mr Emmerson Takes on Washington
3 May 2013 by Adrian JohnsonWith a UN panel now investigating US drone strikes, the mounting backlash against targeted killing highlights the political costs of drone warfare (Free access)
United States Americas United Nations International Institutions Aerospace Pakistan Central and South Asia The War on Terror Terrorism
Analysis: Al-Qa'ida and Iran: How Do We Deal With the Allegations?
2 May 2013 by Professor Ali AnsariRecent allegations by the Canadian authorities about Al-Qa'ida in Iran has ignited a flurry of commentary. Experience suggests however that the release of limited intelligence of this nature is fraught with dangers for the public trust and risks being counter-productive.
Terrorism Iran Middle East and North Africa North America Americas
RUSI Journal: Trench Gascoigne Essay Prize Winner, 2012 - The Balance to be Found Between Civil Liberties and National Security
29 Apr 2013 Last year’s prize winning essay tackles the continuing difficulties of balancing civil liberties and national security
Terrorism The decade after 9/11 Global Security Issues Domestic Security
RUSI Journal: The Implications of North African Terrorism for the UK Counter-Terrorism Effort
29 Apr 2013 by Margaret GilmoreWhile the recent terrorist attack in Algeria shone the spotlight on threats from North Africa, this is not a new phenomenon. Terrorist threats to UK citizens at home and abroad will continue to arise from multiple sources of insecurity
Terrorism Securing Britain International Responses The War on Terror Middle East and North Africa UK Europe
Videos: Analysing the Boston Bombing
25 Apr 2013 by Raffaello PantucciRaffaello Pantucci, Senior Research Fellow, RUSI, assesses the impact and significance of the Boston bomb and the challenges facing investigators
Terrorism UK Europe
Analysis: Boston Bombers Highlight Difficulties of Countering Isolated Terror Cells
24 Apr 2013 by Raffaello PantucciAs motives and operational set-up of the Boston bombers become known, urgent questions will be asked about how US intelligence agencies are prioritising threats in the United States. The case reveals the huge dilemma faced in collecting, evaluating and acting on credible intelligence leads.
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