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“Unveiling State Terrorism: Walter Benjamin’s Critique of Legal Violence and the Fallacy of Terrorism”

In Western  thought, terrorism is recognized as one of the most shocking and egregious acts committed against a nation-state. Although a disputed and broadly defined concept, agencies such as the More

Posted On : March 17, 2025 Published By : Nuala O’Connell
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How Has Somalia’s “Statelessness” Informed the US’ Approach to Somali State-Building?

A Push to Re-Engage in Somalia:  Throughout early March, US military officials have urged both the Senate and President Biden to redeploy military forces in Somalia. The recommendation comes 14 More

Posted On : April 11, 2022 Published By : Zach Cheung
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The Proud Boys: Capitol Riots Prompt Terrorist Designation

In January, a group of insurrectionists seized the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the presidential election. Among those who stormed the Capitol’s grounds were members More

Posted On : February 8, 2021 Published By : Brianna Morrison
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In-Depth: American Terrorism Statutes and the KKK

According to the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), domestic terrorism is defined as “violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic More

Posted On : June 22, 2020 Published By : Renée Lehman
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A New Dawn for American Policy in Afghanistan

With the news that two American soldiers were killed in an attack at a joint US-Afghan base on the 8th of February, focus on the US’ current role in Afghanistan More

Posted On : February 14, 2020 Published By : Asher Laws
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Defining Terrorism: One Man’s Guy Fawkes is Another Man’s Freedom Fighter

“Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot!” (Milton, 1626) Every year, on November More

Posted On : November 5, 2019 Published By : Lucy Whichelo
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Antipodean Anxieties: Australia And New Zealand’s Different Responses to “White Nationalist” Terror Down Under

Two weeks ago, images of the Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern wearing a headscarf while grieving with her people spread rapidly around the world. It is the most More

Posted On : April 8, 2019 Published By : Sam Johnston
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Trouble in the Tropics: The Legacy of the Bali Bombings on Indonesian Elections

With the elections fast approaching in Indonesia, leaders are hard-pressed to maintain the population’s support despite recent challenges. Religion and terrorism in particular have been thorny issues for President Joko More

Posted On : February 7, 2019 Published By : Julia Nguyen
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Colombia’s Conundrum: Grappling With Terrorism and Peace Negotiations

On January 17th, in Bogota, Colombia, a deadly car bomb exploded outside the Santander National Police Academy, killing at least 21, and injuring at least 68. Amidst the chaos, the More

Posted On : January 31, 2019 Published By : Chris Cadogan
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Rebuilding Somalia, And Why It Matters

Somalia’s contemporary history is that of a country’s shift from a time once prosperous, independent and democratic, to a military dictatorship, civil war, and ineffective institutions. The ongoing civil war More

Posted On : September 25, 2018 Published By : Asma Saad

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