Narrative over Force: Naim Qassem’s Speech of Justification
Naim Qassem’s recent speech shows Hezbollah’s unsuccessful attempt to shape the narrative of power, to preserve
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The article discusses the alliance between Iran and al-Qaeda, the role of Seif al-Adel’s leadership, Iran’s support for jihadist attacks against Israel and the West, and internal tensions within al-Qaeda. It also explores how Iran uses al-Qaeda’s networks to expand influence while avoiding attribution, raising broader regional and global security concerns.
Continuity and Change in Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’
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Narrative over Force: Naim Qassem’s Speech of Justification
Naim Qassem’s recent speech shows Hezbollah’s unsuccessful attempt to shape the narrative of power, to…
The Rise of the Islamic State in Africa: In the Sahel, West, and East Africa
Twenty-one years after its establishment in 2004, it joined the main Al-Qaeda group in Afghanistan…
Magic City GTA5: Hub for Radicalization of Palestinian Youth
Abstract This report examines how the online multiplayer server “Magic City” on Grand Theft Auto…
The Strategy of Targeted Killing Against Terrorism – A Resounding Success or Significant Damage?
The answer to the question in the headline seems trivial: it depends on who is…
The Rise and Flourishing of Armed Groups and Terrorist Movements in the Sahel
The countries of Senegal, Cape Verde, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Sudan, and…
Iran’s Statecraft: Shaping Identity and Cognitive Framing Amid Societal Cohesion Challenges
Abstract This paper examines the ideological and psycho-political mechanisms through which the Islamic Republic of…
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Jerusalem Post
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WION Interview
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