Tag "counter-terrorism"
Why soft target terrorist attacks will remain a threat
The strategic logic of soft target attacks and what businesses can do to detect and prevent future attacks.
Nice and the terrorist war on France
The July 14th terrorist attack in Nice highlights the ongoing tensions within France’s political class in regard to the response to the current threat.
A how-to guide for counterinsurgency – by a former insurgent
A guest post from Roland Bartetzko, a former soldier in the German army and Kosovo Liberation Army (UCK), offers key observations about counterinsurgency from the insurgent’s point of view.
Security in Jordan: A balancing act amidst regional tensions
A recent attack on a refugee camp in Jordan underlines the country’s vulnerability to the violence and chaos enveloping the region.
Chechnya re-securitization increases political risk
Chechnya re-securitization as response to ISIS poses a major risk for businesses.
Why terrorism is not an effective political strategy
Terrorism often works. Extremist organizations such as al-Qaeda, Hamas, and the Tamil Tigers engage in terrorism because it frequently delivers the desired response. However, with its reliance on basic psychology,
Weekly Risk Outlook
US Fed to raise rates. WTO meets in Kenya. Mexico announces auction winners. Summit on terrorism financing. Spanish elections’ outcome politically dangerous. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. Federal Reserve Likely to Raise Interest Rates for
The rise of the Islamic State in Southeast Asia
Support for the Islamic State is increasing among Muslim extremists in Southeast Asia. Unless regional states cooperate to tackle extremism, this is likely to pose a significant future security threat.
Halt of remittances threatens stability in Somalia
Increasing pressure on U.S. banks has led to a complete halt of remittance payments from Somali immigrants to family and friends back home. The decision puts banks in a frustrating