Rim Turkmani
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Terrorism in historical perspective
Terrorism is the defining issue of the post 9/11 world. It is also one of the most confusing and contested words in the political lexicon. The route to understanding, says Fred Halliday, is through making connections: between past and present, state and insurgent violence, nationalist and religious movements. The result is an illuminating survey of terrorisms history, current impact, and… → Read More
Why we should oppose British air strikes against ISIL in Syria
Britain’s Prime Minister says we should not undertake air strikes lightly – he is right: we need to think about legitimate state building, not replying to terror with terror. → Read More
ISIL and governance
ISIL enters areas afflicted by weak governance, an active war economy, and ongoing conflict with the intention of changing this situation and imposing control to ensure the longevity of its rule. → Read More
ISIL, JAN, and the war economy in Syria
The nature of ISIL and its ability to recruit based on economic needs is not something that can be countered by aerial bombardment. → Read More
Social resistance to IS in Syria: the case of Daraa
Areas that maintained a strong sense of social cohesion despite the 'new war' situation, such as Daraa, are far more resistant to the infiltration of both JAN and ISIL. → Read More
Countering the logic of the war economy in Syria
The country has entered a vicious circle where Syria’s own resources are being used to destroy it, and where ordinary people have no choice but to rearrange their lives around the conflict and either join or pay armed actors to meet everyday needs. → Read More