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Understanding ISIS Ideology: The Evolution of Political Islam (Part 4)

In part four of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the roots of ISIS in Al-Qaeda and how it differs from the former.

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Understanding ISIS Ideology: The Evolution of Political Islam (Part 3)

In part three of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the teachings of Ayman El Zawahiri.

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Understanding ISIS Ideology: The Evolution of Political Islam (Part 2)

In part two of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the teachings of Sayid Qutb.

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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.

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Canada’s Anti-Terror Legislation: Balancing Freedoms and Security

Eric Sabiti looks into Bill C-51 and discusses its ramifications on security and surveillance.
Culture Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Diplomatic Relations Global Horizons Human Rights International Law & Policy International Relations Islamic State Jordan Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Refugee Rights Security Society Society, Culture, and Security Syria Technology Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Zaid Al-Nassir

A Jordanian Response to ISIS: Section II

Section I of this series examined the Jordanian reaction to Lt. Moath Kasasbeh’s execution and concepts of legitimizing military operations through public sentiment in times of crisis. Military action, however, is not a clear-cut path to annihilating this extremist threat.  Contesting ISIS’s influence must not be restricted to sheer military power, and should include ideological Read More…
Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Development Diplomatic Relations Global Horizons Human Rights International Law & Policy Iraq Islamic State Jordan Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Rights Security Society, Culture, and Security Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Zaid Al-Nassir

A Jordanian Response to ISIS: Section I

Zaid discusses the public Jordanian reaction to Lt. Kasasbeh’s execution at the hands of ISIS. He explores publications regarding intensified Jordanian involvement in the coalition fight against ISIS.

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Smart Defense, Group Procurement, and Interoperability: Examining the Current State of Affairs

Jenny Yang discusses increased arms cooperation and the facilitation of procurement among NATO members.
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CSE and Project LEVITATION: Is Big Data a Deterrent to Terrorism?

Jenny Yang discusses the CSE’s bulk collection of data and explores notions of the collaboration of big data analytics and national defense policy.