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Beyond the Iron Fist: Reimagining Israel’s Power Through Soft Strategies
This article critically evaluates the predominant reliance on hard power by the Israeli state in its conflict with the Palestinian population, particularly in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. It analyzes the strategic limitations of military force and intelligence-based approaches, drawing on Joseph Nye’s conceptual framework of hard and soft power. Through historical and…
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Predators at Sea: Inside Terrorist Tactics Targeting Naval Security
This article critically examines the strategies and methodologies employed by terrorist organizations to target conventional naval assets, including merchant vessels and military ships such as frigates and destroyers. It focuses comprehensively on mechanisms used by terrorists to gather maritime intelligence, especially concerning naval technological systems like radar, sonar, GPS, and various weapon systems, including guns,…
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Personal Reflection and Analysis of the Article “To Defeat Hamas, Emulate the Destruction of the Tamil Tigers”
The article “To Defeat Hamas, Emulate the Destruction of the Tamil Tigers” by A.J. Caschetta is both provocative and controversial. It draws a striking comparison between Sri Lanka’s military defeat of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Israel’s current struggle against Hamas. While Caschetta presents a strong case for emulating the Sri Lankan…
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Old Tactics, New Twists: Mossad Elevates ELINT Warfare as Lebanon Faces Renewed Explosions
In the past two days, Lebanon has once again been rocked by a series of explosions, shaking the fragile political and social equilibrium in the region. These incidents mark a dramatic escalation in the long-standing tension between Lebanon and Israel. As Israel declared a new phase of its ongoing conflict with Hezbollah and other regional…
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Ismail Haniyeh Assassination: Escalating Tensions in Middle East
By Vishesh Singh Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination on 31st July 2024 in Tehran marks a significant escalation in Middle Eastern tensions. Blamed on Israel, this act could provoke severe retaliation from Iran and its proxies, potentially igniting a broader regional conflict. Haniyeh was in Iran for the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian…
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Deconstructing the Media Framing of Terrorism
This research proposal seeks to explore how the media portrays terrorism and aims to challenge the current framing that shapes public perception. Specifically, the proposal will examine why Hamas militants are not framed as “terrorists” by BBC News in the United Kingdom and CBC News in Canada. Analyzing media narratives after 9/11, the research aims…
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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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From the Eyes of a Tiger: International Dimensions of the Sri Lankan civil war – Part I
I was only 17 years old when I was kidnapped from high school and forcibly deployed as a child soldier by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), better known as the Tamil Tigers. I rose quickly in the ranks to become an intelligence officer collaborating closely with the Tiger leadership. Over more than four…
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Spy Tigers: The LTTE Intelligence Wing (Part II)
By Adrien Fontanellaz & Kagusthan Ariaratnam One key contributor to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) effectiveness was the organization’s initial focus on gathering, analyzing, and exploiting intelligence. This dedication led to the development of an intelligence apparatus rivaling established state services. The LTTE formally established its intelligence wing in 1986, known as the…