Sri Lanka – Out of Chaos
This article examines the process, outcome and ramifications of the counter-insurgency opration in Sri Lanka, aimed at eradicating the terrorist threat that originated in the Tamil resistance.
Drawback in Islamist radicalization: Lebanon, Iran, Pakistan. And the Palestinians?
Until a few weeks ago, Hezbollah was on its way to take control of Lebanon through legislative elections; in Iran president Ahmadinejad was on the point to win a second term in power; in Pakistan, the local Taliban was moving towards the capital Islamabad after
Maldives: A Fresh Look at the Terror Threat
Since the terrorist attack at Male’s Sultan Park in 2007, the actions of radical Islamists in the Maldives have attaracted the attention of several international observers. This commentary delves into the recent developments in the region.
Is Brazil’s Lula Taking the Right Approach With Iran?
Op-ed commentary on the subject Is Brazil’s Lula Taking the Right Approach With Iran? for the Washington Latin America Advisor, Inter-American Dialogue Newsletter, August 11, 2009, p.3.
Continuing Threat from Indian Mujahideen
The IM and the SIMI continue to be as serious a threat to India’s internal security in 2009, as they were in 2008. First published in the International Terrorism Monitor—Paper No.559
Was Churchill a war criminal?
ICT’s Adv. Ophir Falk reviews misperceptions and flawed findings of Goldstone Report on the 2008 Gaza War.
The Worldview of Habash’s ‘Popular Front’
Of the three prominent Palestinian organizations that are not the handiwork of Arab states – Fatah, Naif Hawatma’s Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP), and George Habash’s Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) – the PFLP is most notable for its
The Islamic Jihad – The Imperative of Holy War
The Islamic Jihad is one of the most complex and dangerous of the Arab terrorist organizations, with cells in many Middle Eastern countries and, apparently, in Europe as well. These groups generally act on their own initiative without coordination, sometimes even within the same country.
Suicide Terrorist Operations in Chechnya: an escalation in the Islamist struggle
The past weeks have witnessed an escalation of the situation in Chechnya, with the start of a new phase of Islamist terrorism and guerrilla warfare through two suicide operations.
Xinjiang Explosion: Accident or Terror Attack?
Xinjiang is home to a non-Chinese people known as the Uighurs, a Turkic people who claim descent from Genghis Khan, speak a Turkic language and follow the Muslim religion. Once citizens of an independent “Republic of Eastern Turkistan,” the Uighurs sit uneasily under Chinese rule.
Japanese Red Army Founder Arrested in Japan
After eluding police for a quarter of a century the notorious founder of the Japanese Red Army was arrested on Wednesday in Osaka, Japan.
Hizballah planned to attack U.S. and Israeli Ships in Singapore
Singapore’s security service recently revealed that the Lebanese Hizballah terrorist group had plotted to bomb American and Israeli ships at dock in Singapore. The city-state’s Internal Security Department (ISD) said that Hizballah operatives had recruited five Singaporean Muslims in the 1990’s, who were to assist
Ricin discovery is the first hard evidence of planned non-conventional attack in Europe
Ricin, a derivative of the castor bean, is relatively easy to produce and stockpile. The toxin can be ground up and sprayed as an aerosol, added to food or drinks, or spread on surfaces.
The First Islamist nuclear threat against the United States
On December 26th 2002, the moderator of the radical Islamist Internet forum al-mojahedoon.net – Abu Shihab al-Qandahari – published a short article titled “The nuclear war is the solution for the destruction of the United States.”
Hamas calls for “Economic Jihad” against the U.S
Dr. Abd al Aziz Rantisi published a written statement on Hamas’s official web site calling on Muslims all over the world to wage an economic Jihad against the United States.
The Assassination of Aslan Maskhadov
This article discusses the ramifications of Aslan Maskhadov’s assasination by Russian Forces in Chechnya.
A Blow to the Peace Process
The assassination of 73 year-old Lakshman Kadirgamar raises concerns over the status of the already delicate peace negotiations between the Government and the Tamil Tigers, which has stalled since 2003.
The Hamas movement calls for the renewal of terrorist attacks against Israel
A Hamas press release called for renewed attacks on Israel in the light of “the continuation of attacks by the Zionist occupier against the Palestinian people with assassinations and destruction”.
Basque separatist group ETA declares “permanent ceasefire”
In a video statement shown on national television and distributed to the Basque media, ETA said it “has decided to declare a permanent cease fire as of March 24, 2006.” The announcement brings a close to one of Western Europe’s last active armed separatist movements.
Swiss authorities thwart plot to down El Al passenger plane
A plot to blow up an El Al plane at Geneva’s international airport has been thwarted by Swiss intelligence agencies. The authorities uncovered a terrorist cell that was plotting to strike an Israeli plane while it was taking off through an RPG rocket attack in
US Shuts down Hamas Charity
The decision is all the more significant given the importance of external funding sources to the Hamas-led Palestinian government.
This is Now Canada’s Fight Too
Canada has long resisted the notion that it could be vulnerable to global jihadists. It can do so no longer.
Understanding the Indoctrination: Commentary regarding the July 2005 London attacks
Commentary regarding the Intelligence and Security Committee’s report of the July 2005 London attacks.
The Iran-Syria-Hizballah Alliance
Tehran sent Iran’s foreign minister to Damascus, after Iran was warned by a European country that Israel is ready to begin attacks on Syrian targets.
The Arab Ministers of Interior on Terrorism
On January 30-31st, 1999, the council of Arab Interior Ministers held its 16th meeting in Amman in an effort to consolidate a united policy on counter-terrorism, and to reaffirm the Arab counter-terrorism accords of April 1998.
Ansar al-Islam: Burning the Candle at Both ends
Ansar al-Islam, a Sunni militant group allied with al-Qaida is now firmly established in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq—a region outside the direct control of Saddam Hussein.
Al-Qaida in Saudi Arabia: coming out of the shadows
To analysts following the security situation in Saudi Arabia, Monday’s nearly simultaneous attacks on complexes housing Westerners in Saudi Arabia came as no surprise.
Countering NBC Terrorism
In order to decide upon an approach for the countering of NBC terrorism we should first evaluate the real threat presented in this field by terrorist organizations, on the short and medium term. The present analysis is based on a research led by the author
The Oslo Process – Fate or Folly?
In her celebrated book “The March of Folly”, the noted American historian Barbara Tuchman provided a fascinating account of historical cases that were a paragon of political foolhardiness and reckless policy. Tuchman defined “Folly” as a policy consisting of a triad of factors: 1. It
Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear terrorism: Assessing the Threat
Within the gamut of terrorism’s longtime familiar perils, the events of 11 September 2001 constituted a shift in the paradigm of the character of terrorist attacks: it is currently no longer a speculation whether terrorists are consciously willing to kill thousands of innocent people in
Iran thumbs its nose at the world
The abduction of the 15 British soldiers aboard the HMS Cornwall three days ago is Iran’s way of telling or reminding the world that it is a powerful military and regional force, and that the international community should be advised against overstepping its boundaries when
The Regional and Global Implications of Iran’s Nuclearization
This essay will deal with the regional and global implications of Iran’s would-be nuclear bomb. Furthermore, it will try to answer what the consequences would be if the Iranian regime obtains the bomb in nationalist hegemonic ambitions.
An ISIL AUMF? Counterterrorism and Congressional Authorization in the United States
While the efficacy of strikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (also known as Daesh – Al Al-Dawla Al-Islamiya fi al-Iraq wa al-Sham – in Europe) is questioned, lawyers have, in the past months, grappled with the legal frameworkforming the basis of the
Tunnel Vision at the UN
A year has passed since Israel and Gaza last went to war but one of the war’s most important lessons has yet to be learned. In its much anticipated report on last summer’s Operation Protective Edge, a commission appointed by the UN Human Rights Council
Dangerous liaisons
Despite the global focus on the dangers of systematic and organised crime, the pharmaceutical industry has revealed itself to be vulnerable to acts of terrorism. Dr. Miri Halperin Wernli, Dr. Boaz Ganor and Mollie Shields- Uehling reveal the steps that the industry should take to
Terrorism Threats to the Pharmaceutical Industry
The documentary presents unique data which demonstrates that at least one terrorist organization – Hezbollah – is already involved in manufacturing and distributing counterfeit medications. Hezbollah is liable to use its production centers, international smuggling and distribution networks, and ties to international crime syndicates to
The Paris Attack and the Terrorist Threat to Hospitals
On January 7, 2015, Said Kouachi and Cherif Kouachi (two brothers born and raised in France) entered the headquarters of the French satirical newspaper “Charlie Hebdo” and opened fire, killing twelve people and injuring eleven. Written By Prof. Boaz Ganor & Dr. Miri Halperin Wernli
In the Aftermath of the Van Gogh Assassination – The Future of Islam in the Netherlands
The assassination of filmmaker Theo van Gogh rocked Dutch society and politics. In the aftermath of the murder, the government has set about a process of fundamentally changing its policies towards Islam, Muslims, and integration. These issues have become issues of national security.
The Islamic Liberation Party and its Relations with the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority
This article will analyze whether the emergence of an Islamic party at the head of the Palestinian Authority (PA) has caused a change in Hizb al-Tahrir al-Islami’s view of the PA.
We must reshuffle the deck
With the recent unraveling of events in Gaza, Israel and the international community have an opportunity to reshuffle the deck in this terror-riddled region. This opportunity must not be wavered.
Fighting and Defeating Hamas
In my previous op-ed of December 23, “Needed, A strategy against Hamas”, I advocated that Israel’s main strategic goal in a future military operation, should be the prevention of Hamas’ increased military and political strength and the shattering of the organization’s exclusive control of the
Needed, a strategy against Hamas
Hamas’ show of strength during its mass rally on December 14, 2008, celebrating its 21 anniversary, and the threatening declarations of its leaders in Gaza and Damascus, culminated in the cancellation of the six-month cease-fire (tahidyeh) with Israel. This stands in contrast to the lack
The Kisufim Attack – A Test to Israel’s Deterrence
On January 27th 2009 an explosive charge was blown up near the Kisufim passage in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. As a result of the explosion, one soldier was killed and three were wounded. It is the first serious incident since the withdrawal
Hamas Minister killed in Gaza
Hamas’ minister, Said Siam, considered one of the most senior members of the Palestinian group’s leadership, was killed on 15 January 2009 afternoon in an Israeli air strike on his brother’s home in Gaza City. Siam, 50, is the most senior Hamas figure was killed
A call to revise the Geneva Conventions
As the Israeli operation in Gaza moves toward the end of its third week, voices of criticism are echoing among the international media. Although many people around the world accept Israel’s right to defend its citizens from ongoing, daily missile attacks launched by Hamas against
Operation “Cast Lead” in Gaza – Military Push Needed
In order to further strike Hamas, the ground offensive must be expanded and more forces should be thrown into battle intended to maintain the operational and the psychological pressure and the momentum to crash and suppress Hamas’ remaining operational capabilities and influence its leaders’ motivations.
Hamas-Iz A-Din Al Qassam Brigades senior terror commander killed
The IDF killed Amir Yusuf Mansi, who was the commander of Hamas rocket cells operating in the Gaza City area. Manasi, engineer in his education, was killed in aerial assault while firing mortar shells at IDF forces in Gaza. According to the Israeli army Mansi
Hamas In Gaza – Urban Warfare Strategy
Urban warfare is the most difficult battlefield, where Hamas and Islamic Jihad have a relative advantage, with local knowledge and prepared positions. Israeli Army has also come prepared for a battle both sides knew was inevitable. The asymmetric urban battle is waged among civilians and
