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Aleksi Korpela Defense Editors' Forum Global Governance Intelligence & National Security Khalid Mahdi Security Terrorism

Is The Nuclear Security Summit An Effective Forum For Addressing The Threat Of Nuclear Terrorism?

Is the Nuclear Security Summit a mere talking shop or a worthy initiative that’s making a difference? Our program editors weigh in.
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Banks, Bombs, and Blood Money: Targeting the Islamic State’s Financial Assets

Is money a legitimate target under international law? Genevieve Zingg examines terrorist financing, and the legal and humanitarian implications of targeting the Islamic State’s financial assets.
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ISIS and The Destruction of Material Culture

ISIS’ occupation of Mosul and Nineveh Plains villages in northern Iraq, has displaced hundreds of thousands of individuals from their homes. The Nineveh Plain region is dotted with ancient Assyrian villages, monasteries, churches, and other historically significant sites that speak to a vibrant community that has survived for thousands of years in the area. The Read More…