Kabir Bhatia argues that the Islamist Jihad lacks legitimacy due to its violation of Just War principles, Quranic text, and the Hegelian logic of duality.
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The Battle over Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
Saman Rejali argues that while women’s rights served as a legitimizing force for the war in Afghanistan, Afghan women continue to be left out of the post-war decision-making processes affecting their lives.
Understanding the Contradictions of the Islamist Jihad Part I: Martyrdom as Female Empowerment or Female Repression?
Kabir Bhatia tries to make sense of the contradictions inherent in the fight for a fundamentalist Islamist order by female Jihadis.
Terrorism: ineffectual but popular nevertheless
Daniel Woodburn examines the different facets of terrorsm
The Delayed Antidote to Canada’s Arctic Anxiety
Paul Pryce offers an update on Canada’s expected Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships. Over budget and potentially behind schedule, there is some cause for concern.
Canada’s Lack of Vision on NATO Surveillance
Canada recently withdrew from NATO’s surveillance programs citing budgetary concerns. Paul Pryce argues that this was a short-sighted decision.
Terrorism: its patterns and effectiveness
Daniel Woodburn examines whether patterns or trends exist in terrorism
US Senate intelligence committee report: CIA “enhanced interrogation tactics” are not what American values stand for
The first 500 pages reveal “brutal” interrogation tactics used on terror suspects by the CIA. The Agency also stands accused of hiding its practices from the US government.
The Kenyatta Trial Suggests that the ICC is Still a Work in Progress
In his latest article, Malcolm McEachern discusses the limitations of the International Criminal Court.
Ukraine Has Not Yet Perished: Observing the Verkhovna Rada Elections (Part 3/3)
Part III – Final Reflections