Asia

Toy Soldiers on a Mission: The Training and Indoctrination of Children for Jihad

On September 26, a children’s show aired on Iran’s Channel 2 to commemorate the Iran-Iraq war. Translated by The Middle…

5 years ago

Defining the Problem and Reaching a Solution: A Reflection on How to Counter Violent Extremism

“Violent extremism knows no boundaries.” That was the message that Rise to Peace founder Ahmad Mohibi used to open “How…

5 years ago

The Threat of Drone-Based Terror

On August 4, 2018, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela was attacked with explosive-laden drones during a political rally. Although the…

6 years ago

Thailand Proposal

The Thai government has employed multiple methods to combat the rising insurgency in Southern Thailand. One includes a plan proposed…

6 years ago

What Afghanistan Needs to Move Forward: National Unity

Afghanistan’s hero, General Abdul Raziq, was killed just days before the parliamentary elections, leaving a wide power vacuum in the…

6 years ago

Lone Wolf Bio-Terror: Are We Prepared?

It’s no secret that the lone-wolf threat to Europe is bad, and worsening. However, it's not just an increasing number…

6 years ago

Assad Ascendant: Russia Sells Syria Missile Defense System

On Tuesday, October 2nd Russia’s Defense Minister confirmed delivery of a long-range surface-to-air missile defense system to the Syrian army.…

6 years ago

Counter Terrorism Strategy in Waziristan

In recent months, Waziristan has been awash in terror attacks since the Pakistani military began new operations in the region.…

6 years ago

An Overview of SE Asian Extremism: Thailand

One of the regions people don't usually think of related to extremism is Southeast Asia.  Yet, extremism is prevalent there,…

6 years ago

Nuclear Terrorism: Threat Profile and Potential Impact

The typical profile of a terrorist attack may include gunmen storming a government building or a suicide bomber detonating his…

6 years ago