Michael Kang looks at the financing methods of terrorist groups like Abu Sayyaf and their links to organized crime.
Tag: Islamic State
Sovereignty Collapsed: Daesh and the Return of Bandit Kings
Eric Morse and Stéfanie von Hlatky explain how ISIS has transformed our common understanding of borders, sovereignty and the international system in just a couple of years.
Russia’s Global Strategy: Moscow’s Motivations in Ukraine and Syria
Russian activities in Ukraine and Syria share similar motivating factors. Sandy Vingoe examines Russia’s global strategy of aggressively countering threats to Russia’s political buffer states.
Assessing the Uncertainty of Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism
Corinne Stancescu examines the process of radicalization and homegrown terrorism in the aftermath of the Paris terrorist attacks this past weekend.
The Implications of the Paris Attacks for Ukraine
Kelly Rahardja considers the recent events in Paris and how they will affect Western involvement in the Ukraine war.
The Tragedy of Post-Gaddafi Libya
After the overthrow of Gaddafi, Libya was seen as an example of the best of the Arab Spring. Sandy Vingoe looks at the deterioration of this promising outcome.
Iran’s Iraqi Proxy War and the Potential Virtues of a Tehran-Washington Partnership
Should the United States work with Iran in the fight against ISIS? Sandy Vingoe considers the benefits of such a partnership.
The Russians Are Coming: What is Moscow Doing in Syria?
Genevieve Zingg examines international strategy and diplomacy in Syria.
Stavanger 2015—Looking ahead to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (Pt. 4)
In Part 4 of this series, Kelly Rahardja examines a draft by the Economics and Security Committee concerning terrorist financing; an important issue at the upcoming Assembly in Stavanger, Norway.
Primordial Institution Building in the Islamic State
Mohy-Dean Tabbara discusses how the Islamic State is actively attempting to expand their circle by soliciting the support of the local population.