CIFP 2020 Lebanon Conflict Diagnostic
With a worsening economy, political instability, and increasing regional tensions, Lebanon has
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Za’atari: Tale of A Leviathan
For over 3 million Syrians, home is no longer Damascus, nor Aleppo, nor Homs, nor the many other
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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
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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 c
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ISIS & Syria: Obama’s New House of Cards
Less than three weeks ago, President Obama confirmed air strikes on Islamic State (IS) positions
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Assad’s eternal term in Damascus
Earlier this month Bashar al-Assad, the embattled leader of Syria, was officially sworn in for a
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