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Reference: Self-Inflicted Wounds–Understanding Islamic Factions

Very important CTC study on internal frictions within the Salafi movement Very important CTC study with a number of high profile and experienced contributors. It should be read by anyone dealing with Islamist movements.  The study is a landmark endeavor–a model to be followed–and hopefully will generate additional studies. Phi Beta Iota: The US Military …

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Obama’s March to Folly: The Myth of Liberal Intervention & the Arrogance of Ignorance

Weekend Edition December 17 – 19, 2010 The Myth of Liberal Intervention and the Arrogance of Ignorance Obama’s March to Folly By FRANKLIN C. SPINNEY, Counterpunch http://www.counterpunch.org/spinney12172010.html In a recent opinion piece, “Kosovo and the Myth of Liberal Intervention,” Neil Clark in the Guardian on 15 December gave the reader a good summary of the …

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Journal: ‘Systemic Corruption’–Daunting Challenge in Globalized Era

Around 60 countries worldwide are viewed as “systemically corrupt,” and with globalization multiplying the avenues by which corrupt practices cross borders and span the globe, experts are debating the nature of corruption and how to stop it. By Robert Coalson for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) ISN ETH Zurich 10 December 2010 EXTRACT: Systemic corruption …

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Event: 16 Dec 2010 0930-1100 DC New America Foundation Self Inflicted Wound–Debates and Divisions Within al-Qa’ida and its Periphery

Self-Inflicted Wounds Debates and Divisions Within al-Qa’ida and its Periphery Please join the New America Foundation National Security Studies Program for the release and discussion of the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point’s new report, Self-Inflicted Wounds: Debates and Divisions within al-Qa’ida and its Periphery, which explores the disagreements and internal tensions that weaken the …

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Reference: Strategic Analytic Model for Creating a Prosperous World at Peace

Robert David Steele Recovering spy, serial pioneer for open and public intelligence – – – – – – – Posted: October 14, 2010 06:40 PM Strategic Analytic Model for Creating a Prosperous World at Peace Click on Title to Read at Huffington Post and Make Comments. EDIT of 10 Dec 10 to add missing links …

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