Worth a Look: Jihadis’ Path to Self-Destruction

Review ‘ – brings to the table a completely diff erent set of analytical tools and source materials which will supplement existing theories and thus greatly enrich our understanding of jihadism.’ – Dr Thomas Hegghammer, Harvard University –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Review ” The Jihadis’ …

Review: The Jihadis’ Path to Self-Destruction

Nelly Lahoud Superb Content Destroyed by Outrageous Price November 22, 2010 I was about to buy this book for its analytics (the jihaddists are not self-destructing, they are morphing) when I saw the price. This is another example of outrageous pricing that destroys the dissemination possibilities of knowledge. The author would be better off using …

Reference: Internet Governance

In this Council Special Report, Robert K. Knake briefly examines the technological decisions that have enabled both the Internet’s spectacular success and its troubling vulnerability to attack. Arguing that the United States can no longer cede the initiative on cyber issues to countries that do not share its interests, he outlines an agenda that the United States can pursue in …

Event: 13-17 Dec 2010 Cambridge UK Analysis for NGOs

Analysis for Humanitarian and Political Organisations AFRICA-Analysis Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) (Cambridge) Date: 12/13/2010 to 12/17/2010 Language: English Type: Training Course or Seminar Keywords: Early Warning Training Description The course focuses on analysis in a multi-functional context, including NGOs, peacekeeping and humanitarian missions, security and emergency management. We focus …

Reference: Saniteer

T-shirt at the Restore Sanity rally… “Saniteer: One who advocates for, practices and defends rational discourse and civility towards all people, regardless of political views. Collectively, our nation’s best hope for restoring honor, respect and functionality. D.C. 10.30.10″ Tip of the Hat to Sandy Heierbacher at LinkedIn. Phi Beta Iota: Sanity and civility are nice, …

Journal: Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Successes

(1) If true, probably a good idea. (2) Appears that indiscretions abound. Miami Herald November 6, 2010 Spy Agencies Use Ex-Captives To Infiltrate Al Qaeda By Paisley Dodds, Associated Press LONDON — Months after he was released from Guantánamo Bay, Abdul Rahman was back in the company of terrorist leaders along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. But …