Security
Africa, not the Middle East, has seen the sharpest uptick in terrorism
With Nigeria’s Boko Haram overtaking ISIS as the world’s deadliest terrorist organization, and with three out of five of the world’s most lethal terror groups operating in Africa, the beleaguered
Are North Korea’s nuclear tests a global concern?
North Korea’s fourth successful nuclear test has reignited fears over the nation’s nuclear weapon arsenal and regional stability. Meanwhile, the world’s eyes have been on Iran and the nuclear deal. Which
Terrorism, tourism, and Oman
Tourism in the greater Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has been dampened by security concerns; what does this mean for Oman in 2016, especially in tandem with falling oil
Jakarta blasts signal new form of terrorist attacks in Indonesia
The recent bomb and gun attacks aimed at foreigners in Jakarta, Indonesia marks a first ISIS attack in the region, and signals that a new form of terrorist activities might
How El Chapo distracts from Mexico’s main problems
The ‘El Chapo’ capture, it turns out, is not only a morale and political boost for the ailing President Nieto, it is also developing into a public telenovela with an
Malian blues: the issue of the Tuareg
In 2013, native and French military forces celebrated the relatively successful ousting of Tuareg rebels and Islamist factions in Mali. Two years later in June 2015, Mali bowed to international
Uyghurs’ presence adds to Southeast Asia’s security challenges
The recent arrest of an ethnic Uyghur suspected of plotting a suicide bombing in Indonesia underscores the possibility of Chinese Uyghurs’ engagement in terrorist attacks in the region. The presence
What the Istanbul bombing means for Turkey’s security and economic climate
While business won’t be heavily impacted for now, this week’s suicide attack in Istanbul’s tourism quarter reveals a complex terror threat. On January 12th, a single suicide bomber detonated his
What can Washington do about North Korea’s nuclear ambitions?
This week, military tensions and international concerns reached an unprecedented level in the Korean Peninsula after the United States deployed a B-52 bomber in response to North Korea’s recent nuclear
Breaking down the implications of China’s new anti-terrorism law
China’s new anti-terrorism law has been strongly criticized for infringing on a host of both corporate and human rights.. On December 27, 2015, the Standing Committee of the National People’s