Andrew Majoran examines the former terrorist organization “The Weather Underground”, and the lessons we can learn from their attacks.
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Ghosts in the Darkness: A Case for Drones
Andrew Majoran makes a case for the use of drones in warfare.
NATO, China, and Somali Piracy: A Missed Opportunity?
As the EU and China step up joint activities in the Gulf of Aden, Paul Pryce discusses the need for closer NATO-China relations.
The Effectiveness of Drones as a Counterterrorism Tool
Exploring how the use of drones has had a positive effect in the war on terror and combating terrorism.
#SaveKessab
There was no new Armenian genocide in Kessab, but the dislocation of an entire community raises concern about the nature of the Syrian opposition.
The Contemporary History of Afghanistan (1978-2014)
An exploration of Afghanistan’s turbulent history of instability and conflict leading to the significant upcoming 2014 election on April 5
Private Military Companies will fill NATO’s Shoes
Alessandro Gagliardi analyses why PMCs may continue to operate in Afghanistan, should NATO withdraw in 2014.
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.
You Could Have Just Asked Nicely: Analyzing the Effectiveness of Torture
Andrew Majoran analyzes the effectiveness of torture as an interrogation method.
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.