Terrorism and Crime

Assessing al-Qaeda from the Teachings of Ibn Taymiyya

Camille Mulcaire • Oct 15 2013 • Essays

This essay assesses the validity of the 9/11 Commission’s assertion that the teachings of Ibn Taymiyya, the 13th century Hanbali theologian, influenced al-Qaeda.

The Politics of Surveillance in a Risk Society

Connor Lattimer • Sep 5 2013 • Essays

The War on Terror marked a new security culture of anticipatory surveillance problematic in producing a sense of security that stretches beyond the political realm.

The Threat of Cyberterrorism to Critical Infrastructure

Sam Powers • Sep 2 2013 • Essays

From all of the threats falling under the cyber umbrella, acts carried out to cause terror and loss of life through damage to critical infrastructure present the largest danger.

Strategic Significance of Drone Operations for Warfare

Jack Miller • Aug 19 2013 • Essays

Drones have evolved within the strategic framework of the U.S. defense community, and are now poised to play a focal role in the future of American power.

Terrorism: Realities, Constructs, and Theatre

James Cole • Aug 3 2013 • Essays

In the West, terrorism is largely a constructed threat, originating from the desire to construct identity. Macro-securitized, it is the greatest performance of the 21st century.

Defining Terrorism

Catherine Goodall • Jul 28 2013 • Essays

Attempts to form a universal and comprehensive definition of terrorism have not yet succeeded, but this lack of consensus need not impede attempts to counter terrorism itself.

Transnational Crime Alternatives

Andrew M. J. Huntleigh • Jul 25 2013 • Essays

Tackling transnational crime requires shoring up failing states as well as as encouraging extant transnational cooperation and attempting to loosen restrictions on further cooperation.

Hamas’s Role in the Future of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Samantha Borders • Jul 21 2013 • Essays

Initially seen as a minority, separatist movement, Hamas has transformed into an influential body in the Israel-Palestinian conflict and peace process.

The Delegitimizing Power of the ‘Terrorism’ Label

Anais Chagankerian • Jul 18 2013 • Essays

The terrorism label is a powerful means to reach political goals, because of the emotional impact it has on audiences and the memories it provokes from past instances of violence.

Changing Israeli Security Perspectives

Carl Ciovacco • Jul 11 2013 • Essays

Is Israel returning to the strategy of “security through peace” or a continuation of the “security through strength” mindset characterized by deterrence, containment, and military force?

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