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Quick Thoughts on The Islamic State: Terrorists or Future Political Legitimates?

by Sundar J.M. Brown Terrorism is very difficult to define, even for those of us who work professionally in terrorism/counter-terrorism studies. IS (the artist formerly known as ISIS/L) is a rather exceptional and attractive case-study for contemporary academics, because, what … Continue reading

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Libya Analysis: Part X, Contemporary Libya- (i), Analyzing the Libyan Rebels; Friend or Foe?

As previously detailed, the conflict in Libya began as a series of passive, non-violent public demonstrations, most notably in the northeastern city of Benghazi.  These protests were met with an extraordinarily malevolent and violent backlash, through a series of persistent … Continue reading

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