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Defense Diplomatic Relations International Relations NATO NATO and Canada Security Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Trevor Schenk

The Barbarians Are at the Gates: NATO, Turkey and the Syrian Quagmire

Trevor Schenk discusses the implications of Turkey’s policy towards Syria and if it can be trusted as a reliable ally in the fight against the Islamic State.

Corinne Stancescu Culture Infographic International Relations Iraq Islamic State Peace & Conflict Studies Society Society, Culture, and Security Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

Global Heritage Under Threat: IS in Palmyra

Corinne Stancescu looks at the Islamic State’s systematic destruction of culturally and historically significant artifacts and sites throughout Iraq and Syria.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Health Human Rights Infographic Sandra Song Security Terrorism The United States of America Uncategorized

Fear, Pain and Coercion: A Breakdown of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques (Part II)

In Part II of an eight article series, Sandra Song summarizes the physical and psychological Enhanced Interrogation Techniques, and the effects they have on detainees.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats International Law & Policy Security Stefan Konrad Terrorism The United States of America

Fear, Pain and Coercion: An Introduction to Enhanced Interrogation Techniques (Part I)

In the first part of an eight article series, Stefan Konrad explores the moral and legal dilemmas of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques.

4. Programs Defense Diplomatic Relations Egypt Expanding Community Hasan Siddiqui Hezbollah Human Rights International Law & Policy Iran Iraq Islamic State Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Palestine Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Qatar Refugee Rights Saudi Arabia Security Society Syria Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

The Rupturing Regime: Syria’s Northern Collapse

Hasan Siddiqui highlights the newfound success of Syrian rebel groups in the North, what it comes with, and what it means for the current regime and potentially Syria’s future.

Iraq Islamic State Peace & Conflict Studies Peace & Security Rights Security Terrorism Uncategorized Victoria Heath Women in Security

Women Are Game Changers in Countering Violent Extremism: Part Two

Part Two of a series examining women’s role in countering violent extremism (CVE). This article discusses the need to focus on individuality in CVE programs particularly in regards to women, as well as integrating the interests of women’s groups in CVE efforts.