Security & Conflict
Eschatological beliefs and ISIS
There is no single definition of terrorism which might be accepted fully; however, terrorism normally emerges when disempowered communities try and combat what they...
A new approach to information management
The American people, both directly and through their representatives, are more focused on organizing and conducting the work of intelligence agencies than ever before....
Nasr Missile and Deterrence Stability of South Asia
Pakistan has conducted successful test of short range surface to surface ballistic missile ‘Nasr’ on January 24th, 28th and 31st respectively, as part of...
Despite falling attacks, ISIL terrorists remain ‘global threat’
Though attacks were down last year, a new United Nations report to the Security Council on Monday shows that ISIL is still a global...
Trends in the Spread of Radical Islam in Africa: The Case of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Authors: Galina Sidorova and Natalia Zerlitsina*
Islamic radicalism and extremism are perceived around the world as a major threat to international security. The Islamists started...
Cybercrime attacks and identification of actors
Given the nature of the cyber space, although the allocation of a set of malicious acts to a particular actor appears to be quite...
Successful Test of Nasr Pours Cold Water on India’s Cold Start Doctrine
Pakistan army announced on 24 January a successful training of its short-range ballistic missile, "Nasr", which is believed to have a range of just...
Piracy and high seas crime growing, becoming more sophisticated
International maritime crime is becoming “increasingly sophisticated” as criminal groups exploit jurisdiction and enforcement challenges on the high seas and pose “immediate danger to...
The Collapse of the INF Treaty as a Motivation?
Despite the attempts of Russian and U.S. sides to find common ground on the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, it appears that the agreement...
Impact of Death Penalty on reduction of Terrorism in Pakistan
Pakistan is the country which suffered the worst impact of terrorism. We suffered more than all the other countries of the world combined. Especially...