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Israel and Hamas: Whose side of the fence are you on?
The book of Ezekiel, chapter 38, mentions a prophecy from God that predicted a significant military attack against Israel in the latter days. This attack was said to happen after Israel had been restored to its homeland. According to the prophecy, the military attack would be carried out by the armies of six nations that…
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Can Terrorism Ever Be Legitimate?
The difference between a terrorist and a freedom fighter is a matter of perspective: it all depends on the observer and the verdict of history. – Pentti Linkola, ‘Can Life Prevail?’ 2011 Despite the term being formally defined at the end of the 18th century during the French Revolution’s Napoleonic wars, the use of, what…
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How Coherent Is ‘Lone-Wolf Terrorism’ As A Concept? Does It Assume An Outdated Model Of Organization?
This title aims to highlight whether or not ‘lone-wolf terrorism’ is coherent as a concept, and whether is assumes an out-dated model of organisation. With such a wide range of examples and contexts that house ‘lone-wolf terrorism’ it is important to be highly specific. For specificity within this paper, I will use prominent ‘lone-wolf’ cases…
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To What Extent Is Military Force An Effective Response To Terrorism?
The aim of this title is to not only to define the extent of effectiveness of military force against terrorism, but also to understand whether it is an appropriate response, and if so, should it be justified in all cases – legally and or morally. The impact and use of military force has many variables,…
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The Impending Threat of Islamic Radicalization: A Look at Assimilation
By Kagusthan Ariaratnam & Ammna Nasser This article was originally published by “The NATO Association of Canada” on January 22, 2018. Youth radicalization has acquired renewed momentum in the current age of ISIS (Daesh). Repeated victories reported by the Iraqi and Syrian security forces are pushing Daesh to rethink survival strategies to live and fight…
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Recognizing Outdated Power and Eliminating the Divide: Countering Terrorism through Smart Power
Introduction Countering terrorism through “smart power” is a concept deliberated on creative thinking to combat one’s enemy, especially terrorists. This essay will examine the reconceptualization of traditional approaches toward counterterrorism and discuss how ideologies from a Western liberal democracy can respond to an unconventional terrorist ideology. To begin with, the term “power” will be defined.…