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Theorizing Terror

Pax et Bellum | Global, Marcus Anderbrant, Opinions, Terrorism, Violence against Civilians | 9/11, Islamic State, Security, Terror, Terrorism, War on Terror

In the wake of 9/11 terrorism came to put its stamp on policy as well as public discourse. Not only has it figured in matters related to national security but also in debates concerning migration and religion. Yet, terrorism is in no way a new …

What causes rebel recruitment? Into the mind of a former jihadist

Pax et Bellum | Analysis, Barbara Magalhães Teixeira, Civil Wars, Middle East and North Africa, Rebel Recruitment | Al-Qaeda, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Community, Islam, Jihadism, Religion, Terrorism, Yemen

The TED Talk of Manwar Ali, filmed in April 2016, touches upon a central subject in Peace and Conflict Research: rebel recruitment. He is a former jihadist that shares his experience of joining a rebel group and risking his life for a cause. Through his …