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Theorizing Terror

Pax et Bellum | Global, Marcus Anderbrant, Opinions, Terrorism, Violence against Civilians | 9/11, Islamic State, Security, Terror, Terrorism, War on Terror

In the wake of 9/11 terrorism came to put its stamp on policy as well as public discourse. Not only has it figured in matters related to national security but also in debates concerning migration and religion. Yet, terrorism is in no way a new …

From regime change to authoritarian stability? The Trump presidency and the Syrian Civil War

Pax et Bellum | Americas, Analysis, Aron Woonink, Civil Wars, International Politics, Middle East and North Africa, Opinions | Authoritarian regime, Barack Obama, Bashar Al-Assad, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Iran, Islamic State, Kurds, Regime change, Rex Tillerson, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Syrian Civil War, Syrian Rebels, Turkey, United States

Many jars of ink have been spilt on Donald Trump’s election last month. Every spectator, whether they’re journalists, policymakers or ordinary citizens, wonders what this remarkable figure’s victory will mean for the US and the rest of the world. Will Muslims be banned from entering …