The narrative of the ‘Global War on Terror’ – famously coined by the Bush administration post 9/11 now appears to...
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The Global War on Terror framework and its relationship with the Chinese model of counter-terrorism.
By Rise to Peace /
January 21, 2020
Could Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani’s Death Open the Pandora’s Box in the Middle East?
By Suleyman Ozeren /
January 3, 2020
A US drone strike near Baghdad airport killed the Commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps...
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The Afghanistan Papers: What Do They Mean for Peace in the Region?
By Jack Ryan /
December 20, 2019
A recent Washington Post investigation — three years in the making — exposed a multitude of falsified positive views and...
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Lessons from Tetsu Nakamura’s Legacy in Afghanistan
By Jack Ryan /
December 7, 2019
Tetsu Nakamura, a Japanese doctor who devoted his career to improving the lives of Afghans, was killed in an attack...
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President Trump resumed peace talks with the Taliban on his first trip to Afghanistan
By Ahmad Mohibi /
November 29, 2019
President Trump recently travelled to Afghanistan for the first time and announced the resumption of peace talks with the Taliban...
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Trump’s Visit to Afghanistan and a Revival of Peace Talks
By Rise to Peace /
November 28, 2019
On November 28, President Donald Trump paid a special Thanksgiving visit to American troops stationed in Afghanistan. It marked his...
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An Afghanistan peace might be in reach, after all
By Ahmad Mohibi /
November 26, 2019
It is a rational assumption that President Trump is likely to resume peace talks in Afghanistan after comments made during...
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Bosnia Needs a Smooth Repatriation Process to Benefit Counterterror Efforts
By rlacroix /
November 22, 2019
Bosnia and Herzegovina initiated significant steps recently toward repatriation of its citizens accused of being foreign fighters in the Syrian...
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Was President Erdogan’s Visit to Washington D.C. a Success?
By Suleyman Ozeren /
November 20, 2019
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Washington D.C. last week received stanch opposition not only from the Kurds and...
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What Veterans Day Means To Me
By Ahmad Mohibi /
November 11, 2019
I had the honor to serve with the United States Armed Forces from an early age of 15. I fought...
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Narcotics and Insecurity: How the Afghan-Tajik Drug Trade Derails Peace
By Ahmad Mohibi /
November 10, 2019
A special field report by Rise to Peace. Taliban makes 10 million Afghanis daily via drug trafficking in northern Afghanistan....
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Extremism Assessment Series: Earth Liberation Front (ELF)
By Caitlyn Ryan /
November 6, 2019
Originally established in 1992 in Brighton, United Kingdom, ELF now operates in 17 countries and is thought to be a...
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Iran’s Approach to Turkey’s Military Operation in Northern Syria
By Harun Basli /
November 5, 2019
Iran joined numerous countries that scrutinized Turkey’s military operation (Peace Spring) in northern Syria. The operation has been discussed and...
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A Profile of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: Origins to His Final Days
By Rise to Peace /
November 1, 2019
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in a United States’ orchestrated raid on October 26. The well educated and self-made man...
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Death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: Consequences and the Future of the Islamic State?
By Rise to Peace /
October 30, 2019
On October 26, United States special forces conducted a raid in Barisha, in northwestern Syria, that concluded with the death...
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Decapitation of the Leader of ISIL and Its Potential Implication?
By Suleyman Ozeren /
October 28, 2019
In a successful operation on October 26, United States special forces killed Abu Bakr al Baghdadi, the leader of the...
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What Does a Chinese Invitation to the Taliban Mean for Afghan Peace Talks?
By Jack Ryan /
October 24, 2019
In a sudden development, China invited the Taliban to a two-day intra-Afghan peace conference in Beijing. This is a peculiar...
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Pelosi and Esper in Afghanistan: To Leave or Not To Leave?
By Ahmad Mohibi /
October 21, 2019
Two United States envoys visited Afghanistan this week: the Secretary of Defence Mark Esper under the direction of President Trump...
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Afghanistan: An Exit Strategy Is Not a Strategy
By Ahmad Mohibi /
October 20, 2019
Afghanistan: An Exit Strategy Is Not a Strategy The US secretary of Defense Mark Espers traveled to Afghanistan this Sunday...
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Turkey’s Offensive in Syria Risks the Region’s Stability
By Zaina Dkaidek /
October 14, 2019
For some time, President Trump sought an opportunity to withdraw United States troops from northeastern Syria. He considers regional security...
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