CIFP 2020 Lebanon Conflict Diagnostic
With a worsening economy, political instability, and increasing regional tensions, Lebanon has become increasingly at risk of government…
Broken Animals: Media Portrayals of the Islamic State’s Child Soldiers
Background Over the last few decades, images of a young boy carrying a weapon nearly too big for…
The Islamic Republic’s Vanguard: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Beyond the Nuclear Deal
Supporters of the landmark nuclear deal signed by the Islamic Republic of Iran and the P5+1 powers continue…
The Middle East and ‘Game of Thrones’
**Spoilers for both the books and the TV Series ahead (but, who are we kidding? You’ve already binge-watched…
International Law Still Matters in the Fight Against ISIL
At the end of March, Leader of the Opposition Thomas Mulcair posed a series of questions to the…
Za’atari: Tale of A Leviathan
For over 3 million Syrians, home is no longer Damascus, nor Aleppo, nor Homs, nor the many other…
Jihobbyists, Fanatics or Fan-attacks? Exploring Extremist Fan Cultures through Inspire Magazine
Supporters of al Qaeda-inspired movements are often referred to as “fanatics.” There is an element of truth to…
The Islamic State: A Decade in the Making
The Islamic State’s rise to notoriety comes at a time when foreign intervention is a heavily criticized course…
ISIS & Syria: Obama’s New House of Cards
Less than three weeks ago, President Obama confirmed air strikes on Islamic State (IS) positions near the Kurdish…
Assad’s eternal term in Damascus
Earlier this month Bashar al-Assad, the embattled leader of Syria, was officially sworn in for a third term…