The Criminal and Terrorist Threat of Narco Submarine Technology
Byron Ramirez
Policymakers are still playing catch-up with recent advances in narco submarine technology.
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The Criminal and Terrorist Threat of Narco Submarine Technology
Sudan’s Historical Moment as Bridge between Sunni and Shiite Islam
Andre Ishii
Part two explains how Sudan was a key player in not just the early rise of al-Qaeda, but also early attempts to bridge the gap between Sunni and Shiite Islam.
Tracing Sudan’s Geopolitical History in the MENA
Andre Ishii
Part one of a two-part series, this article explores Sudan’s history in the MENA as well as the possibility of Shiite-Sunni geopolitical cooperation.
Backgrounder: The Difference between Islamic State & Al-Qaeda
Alessandro Bruno
One has altered the Middle Eastern map, and the other has proven far more resilient than many believed possible.
Backgrounder: Ukrainian Politics
Zachary Fillingham
The Minsk II peace process is faltering in part due to legislative deadlock in Kiev. This backgrounder helps explain why.
Backgrounder: Iran Elections
Alessandro Bruno
An in-depth look at the institutions, candidates, and impact of Iran’s upcoming elections.
Backgrounder: Boko Haram
Michael Hart
An analysis of the enduring threat posed by Boko Haram, one of Africa’s most brutal terrorist groups.
A Brief History of the Shiite-Sunni Conflict
Alessandro Bruno
A thorough understanding of the current crisis in the Middle East begins at Islam’s great schism and its enduring geopolitical impact.
Backgrounder: Paris COP 21 Climate Change Conference
Zachary Fillingham
This year’s meeting of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change has the most positive momentum behind it since Copenhagen – but is the hope warranted?
The Ba’athist Roots of Islamic State
Alessandro Bruno
It’s not religious fervor that makes Islamic State such a formidable foe on the battlefield.
