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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.

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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…

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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.