A new form of warfare evolved during the war against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda in the aftermath of 9/11. Since then it has become known as the ‘Afghan Model’, which proved successful for Western powers in their fight against terrorist groups and insurgents like ISIS.
Extremists are well capable of using modern day tools in spreading their messages and in recruiting followers. What is the danger of new technologies in the hands of terrorists?
The most dangerous and numerous extremists in America are found within the far right of the Republican Party. Whether or not America can withstand the negative influences of the far right remains an open question.
Gewelddadige extremisten, waaronder Anders Breivik en de iets minder bekende Stephan Balliet, hebben vaak een belangrijk punt gemeen: hun afkeer van vrouwenemancipatie.
To what extent can the EU be an actual deterrence actor? The emergence of a ring of instability, or even a ring of fire, all add urgency to the question.