Alessandro Gagliardi analyses why PMCs may continue to operate in Afghanistan, should NATO withdraw in 2014.
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One Man’s Terrorist is Another Man’s Freedom Fighter: The Struggle for Definitional Solidarity
Andrew Majoran analyzes the issues multilateral institutions have with defining terrorism.
Counterinsurgency Part II: Rebranding the Intervention
Despite high hopes, COIN has not lived up to expectations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Syrian Opposition Remains Divided
Despite nearly four years of conflict, the Syrian opposition remains divided.
You Could Have Just Asked Nicely: Analyzing the Effectiveness of Torture
Andrew Majoran analyzes the effectiveness of torture as an interrogation method.
Travel Logs: Preparing for Elections (Part 2/2)
Tahera Qurban Ali describes the electoral environment leading up to Afghanistan’s elections later this year.
Travel Logs: A Look into Afghanistan (Part 1/2)
Tahera Qurban Ali reports on her experiences in Afghanistan, nearly thirteen years after 9/11.
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) Part 2: Leaders
In his final part of the series, Stuart looks at what makes AQAP unique as an al Qaeda affiliate.
Afghanistan’s Decision: A Look at the Presidential Election
As the date of Afghanistan’s presidential election approaches, Paul Pryce looks at some of the top contenders and the implications of each.
Why Algeria Survived the Arab Spring
Alia El Didi examines how Algeria became the only Arab republic to survive the Arab Spring.