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. History, Political Science, Psychology, and Criminology are among those that come immediately to mind. The book also has implications for individuals who work in Protective Service Operations for obvious
causal mechanisms. Building on situational action theory, the current study moves beyond the dominant risk factor approach and proposes an integrated model for the explanation of political/religious ... applies its philosophy to the explanation of violent extremism, and more specifically, to political/religious violence. Applying the Logic of Situational Action Theory Situational action theory (SAT) is a
In this review, voltage-gated proton channels are considered from a mainly teleological perspective. Why do proton channels exist? What good are they? Why did they go to such lengths to develop several unique hallmark properties such as extreme selectivity and ΔpH-dependent gating? Why is their current so minuscule? How do they manage to be so selective? What is the basis for our...
its security posture while protecting its economic interests. This approach is in stark contrast to United States efforts that have demonstrated a focus on “acting globally, thinking locally” philosophy ... activities, including economic, political, cultural, social, and military. 16 The leading group’s close relationship to China’s State Council, the chief administrative authority of the country, enables rapid
Bureau of Investigation to illustrate the myriad ways to delineate the topic. The author states that terrorism is an act of war with a political motive enacted without regard for victims or bystanders
manner. However, in certain sectors, such as the defense industry, security concerns and politics can overshadow economic logic when it comes to making procurement decisions. These political and security ... , Beginner Arabic, and Political Islam. Her major research interests include: security issues in the Middle East, U.S. defense policy, and measuring the effectiveness of counterterrorism initiatives. She
As the world's governments become increasingly engulfed in economic and political strife, international leaders should step back and understand what historical realities enabled political extremism
. Breathing life into these theories of proxy warfare adds to the professional body of knowledge and will assist political and military leaders and advisers in proxy environments. ... . Delving beyond the surface, the student of war and international relations finds Iranian proxies interwoven in almost every political and military movement in the Middle East. That is not to say
regional security challenges post- 9/11. It further addresses the present period and what appears to be a security process derailed by recent political changes and security inequalities, heightened by the ... , which did create new institutional responses, under the current conditions, divergence in political interests and security inequalities have reduced the explanatory power of RSCT in North America
Terrorism is an extreme form of political violence, that is inherently abhorrent in nature. Yet, it continues to attain enough support to continue and survive. The recent proliferation of Islamic ... courses on Political conflict, International Terrorism and Ethnicity and Nationalism. She has conducted field research in India to understand the Maoist conflict and has published work on the challenges of
military problems, internal political glitches and critical rhetoric from the President of the United States may undermine NATO’ s capacity to act in the best interest of its members. Now even more than ever ... not contribute enough to solving the world’s problems.6 Despite the fact that NATO retains the support of its member states, there are political and military experts who consider that today the Alliance
causing massive loss of life and severe damage to infrastructure and are often motivated by religious imperatives and political goals. As terrorism analyst Stephen Flynn has observed, "Throughout the 20th ... a longrange plan: raise money to fund terrorist activities; support Arab and Muslim demonstrations against our government's foreign policy and its support for Israel; infiltrate our political
keep extraordinary rendition as a viable tool for the Obama Administration and mitigate political fallout against the United States from both its allies and enemies. This paper argues that extraordinary ... " device (with three Oak Leaf Clusters) and is a graduate of the Airborne and Ranger schools. Mark holds a B.A. in Political Science and Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West
of waves of terrorism, mirroring current extreme political and social situations. It highlights the similarities in terms of world conditions coupled to modus operandi that existed during the first ... regard are extremely difficult. It recommends that policy makers and law enforcement bodies closely monitor developments amongst those reacting to these significant geo political changes; and that there is
The principal object of this paper is to study the effects of extremist propensity, exposure to extremist moral settings and their interaction effect on political violence in sub groups by gender and ... based on a large web survey on self-reported political violence as a measure for violent extremism. Strong support is found for the hypothesis that the effect of exposure to violent extremist moral
The use of social media tools by individuals and organizations to radicalize individuals for political and social change has become increasingly popular as the Internet penetrates more of the world ... actually welcome and encourage users to support causes for political and/or social change. Blogs have also become a popular way for individuals to express what is on their mind. Many times social media is a
cartels are all perfectly consistent with those of recognized terrorist organizations. Admittedly, the cartels lack the motivating political or religious ideology most terrorist groups display, and some ... curtailing the violence that today engulfs the US/Mexico borderlands. Situation on the Ground Violence along the United States border with Mexico has been the focus of political controversy for years
Shah Pahlavi – the nation’s last shah. This tumultuous political event not only exposed a growing rift between the political and religious ruling elite in that country; it also led to the emergence of an ... the Green Revolution. Viewed through a Western political lens, this revolution represented yet another opportunity for the demise of the ruling Iranian Islamic Regime. Recently, some scholars have
while this may not be likely in the current political environment, it is possible. ... Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the Geneva Conventions, all of which bar torture and abuse of detainees.23 As
different as those of the Middle East and the West, the potential for blunders increases dramatically, made worse by the high political, diplomatic, military, and commercial stakes involved. Leadership ... exemplified by the Bedouin nomad, seem at first glance to be at odds with the requirements of leadership. The Bedu exist historically in a circumstance practically devoid of political power as westerners
