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The Foreign Analyst - The Economic Disaster Behind the Yemen Civil War — The Economic Disaster *Behind the Yemen Civil War*

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The Foreign Analyst - US policies in Former Eastern Bloc — The United States through an Eastern European Lens: *Hazy at Best*

Americas

Members of the IRGC - The Foreign Analyst — Iran’s Militant Clients *and The Civil War in Yemen*

Middle East

The Foreign Analyst - The Law of War and the Road to Leaving Syria — The Law of War *and the Road to Leaving Syria*

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Middle East April 22, 2019 0

The Economic Disaster Behind the Yemen Civil War

As the war in Yemen moves into its fifth year, it is important to focus on the economic issues that have led to the civil war and continue to exacerbate…Continue Reading →

Americas

The United States through an Eastern European Lens: Hazy at Best

In light of rising tensions with Russia, American policy makers should refocus their attention on countries of the former Eastern…

Middle East

Iran’s Militant Clients and The Civil War in Yemen

The Yemen Civil War is yet another example of how central militant clients are to Iran's strategy.

Middle East

The Law of War and the Road to Leaving Syria

Donald Trump has been widely criticized for announcing a military withdrawal from Syria. However, the American legislation imposes clear restrictions…

Europe September 14, 2018 0

The Drivers and Dangers of Populist Counterterrorism Approaches

Populist counterterrorism approaches focused on anti-immigration policies do more to fuel jihadi narratives than to propose real security solutions.Continue Reading →

The Radicalization Phenomenon - The Foreign Analyst

Europe

The Radicalization Phenomenon: From its Origins to its Prevention Methods

Interview with Hamed Mekrelouf, expert on radicalization and on preventive methods.

Terrorism

The Drivers and Dangers of Populist Counterterrorism Approaches

Populist counterterrorism approaches focused on anti-immigration policies do more to fuel jihadi narratives than to propose real security solutions.

The Radicalization Phenomenon: From its Origins to its Prevention Methods

Interview with Hamed Mekrelouf, expert on radicalization and on preventive methods.

ghetto segregation integration Muslim UK Europe

Countering Radicalization in Europe and the Limits of Forced Integration

European governments often ignore the economic factors that are turning immigrants to radicalization and instead resort to harsh assimilation policies.

The Reasons Behind the Low Intensity of Terrorism in Italy

Italy learned the lessons of its fight against organized crime, far-right and far-left extremists, but lives under the threat of…

Military Affairs

The Economic Disaster Behind the Yemen Civil War

As the war in Yemen moves into its fifth year, it is important to focus on the economic issues that…

Iran’s Militant Clients and The Civil War in Yemen

The Yemen Civil War is yet another example of how central militant clients are to Iran's strategy.

The Law of War and the Road to Leaving Syria

Donald Trump has been widely criticized for announcing a military withdrawal from Syria. However, the American legislation imposes clear restrictions…

Cold War 2.0: The Security Perspectives of a Potential New Conflict Between Russia and the West

The past decade has shed light on a renewed competition for influence between Putin's Russia and the West. Understanding both…

WMDs

Weapons of Mass Destruction

Chemical Weapons: Understanding the Situation in Syria

With continuous allegations of chemical weapons use in Syria and opposing sides accusing each other, it has become difficult to…

Is China the Answer to the North Korean Nuclear Crisis?

The US continues to believe in the "Chinese solution" to the North Korean nuclear proliferation crisis. However, the deteriorating relationship…

Filling the Gaps of European Intelligence Sharing in the Light of Recent Terrorist Attacks

There is still a long way to go to improve European intelligence sharing through the intelligence agency Europol.

North Korea’s Underground Trade Networks: How the Hermit Kingdom Finances its WMD Program

Despite international sanctions, North Korea relies on a complex trade network to keep financing its WMD program.

Civil Violence

The Economic Disaster Behind the Yemen Civil War

As the war in Yemen moves into its fifth year, it is important to focus on the economic issues that…

The Drivers and Dangers of Populist Counterterrorism Approaches

Populist counterterrorism approaches focused on anti-immigration policies do more to fuel jihadi narratives than to propose real security solutions.

Ten Months After the Battle of Marawi, Security Struggles Continue in The Philippines

Poor governance and mismanagement of the root causes of the Islamist insurgency in Mindanao from the Duterte administration are among…

(Re)Surfaced to Stay? Insurrectionary Anarchism Across Europe

Despite being overshadowed by Jihadists and right-wing political violence, insurrectionary anarchist activities have been and continue to be on the…

Strategic Affairs

The United States through an Eastern European Lens: Hazy at Best

In light of rising tensions with Russia, American policy makers should refocus their attention on countries of the former Eastern…

Iran’s Militant Clients and The Civil War in Yemen

The Yemen Civil War is yet another example of how central militant clients are to Iran's strategy.

Cold War 2.0: The Security Perspectives of a Potential New Conflict Between Russia and the West

The past decade has shed light on a renewed competition for influence between Putin's Russia and the West. Understanding both…

Hezbollah’s Electoral Success: Status Quo or Security Crisis in Lebanon?

The latest legislative election shed light on the rising influence of the Hezbollah in Lebanon. However, security perspectives in the…