Tag "Islamic State"
Erdogan’s diplomatic openings: An international power play
Erdogan’s recent openings are part of a wider strategy to better Turkey’s international standing while the country faces multiple challenges.
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.
ISIS under pressure in Syria and Iraq – are we any safer?
What do recent territorial setbacks for ISIS mean for security in target nations, and which how can businesses address the risk of terrorist attacks?
The wider implications of ISIS’ Istanbul bombing
Tuesday’s attack on Istanbul Ataturk airport will only exacerbate Turkey’s tourism, security, and economic woes.
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.
France and the Euro 2016 security conundrum
As the Euro 2016 football championship nears, France continues to face an elevated terrorist threat and ongoing social unrest. Major security measures are in place to secure the sporting event; however, several risks continue to loom over the event.
The Sykes-Picot agreement and its lasting implications
In 1916, France and the United Kingdom agreed to a partition of areas of influence in the Middle East. The Sykes-Picot continues to have far reaching implications a hundred years later.
Syrian War Update: Risks Growing for Southern Turkey
A recent bombing in Gaziantep underscores the current elevated threat posed by the Islamic State to Turkey’s southern border provinces.
Risk analysis of nuclear terrorism in Pakistan
President Obama’s warning of the risk of nuclear terrorism should be considered seriously, especially when placing Pakistan in this context.
Upgrading the Suez Canal: Egypt’s trade gamble
The continuing upgrades of Egypt’s Suez Canal may yield long-term benefits for Egypt in the form of increased trade. However, significant political and economic risks remain in the short-term that
