Algeria’s 82-year-old President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has certainly lived a charmed life. He has been in politics since the dawn of his country’s independence and has suffered setbacks from which he has recovered. Serving as Algeria’s president for 20 years, he …
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How Khedija Arfaoui’s Tragedy Strengthened her Peace Activism in Tunisia
On New Year’s Eve 2017, a suicide bombing in Istanbul left 40 dead. Among those who lost their loved ones is longtime Tunisian peace activist, academic, and NESA Alumnus Khedija Arfaoui. Although Arfaoui is still in disbelief that she will …
The African Union and Counter-Terrorism
Africa has witnessed a tremendous increase in terrorist incidents. According to the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, there has been more than a 1000 percent increase in terrorism since 2006. Moreover, an alarming twenty-two African countries has been targeted by terrorism. This, …
U.S. National Security Strategy 2018- English, French, Russian, Dari
President Donald Trump released his administrations U.S. National Security Strategy. See his vision here.
The four main pillars of his new strategy include:
- Protecting the U.S. from threats.
- Promoting American prosperity.
- Preserving “peace through strength.”
- Advancing American influence.
Take …
Cutting Edge Middle East News Analysis
Summary: Tunisia is rich in diverse cultures, religions and races which has made it one of the most open-minded countries in the region. Yet resistance to plurality remains, in particular among Islamist groups. We are pleased to announce today the …
Arab States and the Alienation of the Masses: Pre and post Arab Spring
State polices and the strategic choices of the ruling elite have alienated the Arab people. This paper analyzes the source of the Arab masses alienation by the state using the Bertelsmann Stiftung’s Transformation Index (BTI) and the World Wide Governance …
“African Solutions for African Problems” and Sahel-West African Terrorism
In an ideal world, the protection of civilians lay with their governments and not with foreign actors. In an ideal world, too, classical notions that the state has the monopoly over coercive force within its territorial boundaries will also hold …
Les Defis De La Politique Etrangere De L’Algerie Dans Un Contexte Rergional D’evolution Democratique
Le présent essai est réalisé dans le but de donner un éclairage sur la
politique étrangère de l’Algérie, son évolution dans un contexte de mutations
globales régionales et son adéquation avec les principes fondamentaux du
droit international. L’analyse présentée reflète …
African Security In The Twenty-first Century
This book explores and analyses the evolving African security paradigm in light of the multitude of diverse threats and challenges facing the continent and the international community. It challenges current thinking and traditional security constructs as woefully inadequate to meet
Countering ISIS Online Propaganda
In the recent years, ISIS’ propaganda has become a major point of discussion among academicians and policy makers alike. The propaganda churned out by the group has reached massive proportions and has produced a certain quality just due to the …
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