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Racial and Religious Profiling in the United States in the Name of ‘National Security’

Many things changed in the United States following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Changes in law, policy, and security were made…

3 years ago

The United Nations in Africa: Mali’s Challenging Future

The Long Road Ahead The UN’s peacekeeping operation in Mali faces an uphill battle to stabilize the country, made even…

3 years ago

A Tale of Two Withdrawals: What the U.S. Can Learn from the Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon

On August 15th, 2021, Taliban fighters captured Kabul without firing a shot, sending shock waves across the world and expediting…

3 years ago

An Assessment of the Current Terror Threats to the United States

As the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches and coronavirus is in rapid circulation, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…

3 years ago

Is Boko Haram on the verge of defeat?

Over the last few months the Nigerian armed forces have enjoyed a series of military victories against Boko Haram, who…

3 years ago

Views from Washington: How US Troop Withdrawal Will Affect the Taliban

On October 7th, 2001, former president George W. Bush launched the war in Afghanistan, following the 9/11 attacks. 20 years…

3 years ago

The United Nations in Africa: South Sudan’s Quest for Stability

Background On July 9th, South Sudan celebrated ten years of independence, remembering how its people overwhelmingly voted for independence from…

3 years ago

UN Peacekeeping Missions in Africa: Introduction and Analysis

Introduction United Nations peacekeeping operations are meant to help countries down the complex path of peace and reconciliation. Such peacekeeping…

3 years ago

The World Needs to See the Taliban for What It Is: A Hybrid Terrorist Organization

Over the last weekend, the Taliban continued its country-wide offensive, successfully capturing several Afghan provincial capitals. While the U.S. continues to…

3 years ago