A list of authors, past and present

Alia El Didi Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Iraq Islamic State Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Security Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

Understanding ISIS Ideology: The Evolution of Political Islam (Part 1)

In part one of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the teachings of Hassan al-Banna.

Africa Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia International Law & Policy Malcolm McEachern Refugee Search and Rescue The Middle East and North Africa

The Wave of Migrants Coming From The Mediterranean to Europe

The UN agency for refugees (UNHCR) has dubbed the very popular crossing from Africa to Europe “the most lethal route in the world” for refugees as 3,419 migrants perished at sea in 2014. Last week, there were fears that more than 300 migrants had drowned in the Mediterranean between North Africa and the Italian island Read More…

Adena Eliasoph Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Society, Culture, and Security

The Cold War’s Last Frontier: Where North Korea Meets South

Adena Eliasoph explores the history of rivalry on the Korean Peninsula, and the prospect of reunification following the 25th anniversary of the fall of communism in Europe. Adena shares a personal reflection and photos from her visit to the DMZ and Panmunjom in December 2014.