Tag "ISIS"
Terrorism in Southeast Asia: Singapore in the crosshairs?
Singapore is a potential target for transnational militant groups from neighboring countries, insider threats, and returning foreign fighters to the region.
Belgium’s evolving terror threat
A year after the deadly terrorist attacks that hit Brussels, Belgium, radicalized Islamist militants continue threaten the country.
Under the Radar: Tajikistan on track to be the next Afghanistan
Tajikistan, the world’s leading exporter of suicide bombers to ISIS has the potential to become the next terrorist hotspot as a host of factors converge to put the small Central Asian nation at serious risk.
Forget nuclear: Chemical weapons are the real weapons of mass destruction threat
Chemical weapons are the most widely available weapons of mass destruction and perhaps the least challenging sort to pursue.
What challenges lie ahead for Egypt’s economic reforms?
As Egypt prepares to receive the second tranche of a $12 billion IMF loan, the country is facing continued political and economic challenges.
Fighting ISIS on social media won’t stop them from using it
Efforts by Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube in 2017 are certainly welcomed, but removing ISIS from social media platforms is expected to be a daunting task.
Europe beware! Islamic State to switch tactics in Europe in 2017
As the Islamic State loses territory in Syria and Iraq, the radical Islamist group is likely to increase its focus on foreign operations leading to a heightened terrorist threat in Europe for 2017.
Trends of 2016: Duterte, the Philippines, and the prospect of peace
Duterte’s compromise with the various Moro factions is crucial to stopping the growth of ISIS-linked terrorist organizations in Southeastern Asia.
Trends of 2016: Despite a neighborhood on fire, Jordan remains stable
As the media focuses on the many crises in the Middle East, Jordan’s capacity to endure the instability next door is noteworthy. Yet the Hashemite Kingdom faces tough challenges at home and abroad that make its future precarious.
After the liberation of Sirte: What’s next for Libya?
The liberation of Sirte by the GNA is a strong step towards ridding Libya of ISIS. But it alone does to guarantee the country peace – now national unity is needed.
