A new article on Kyrgyzstan based on my recent trip out there that was part of the bigger project I have mentioned in previous posts. I actually used to write for The National Interest more regularly (here is a previous piece on Europe), but it has been a while. Kyrgyzstan: Between Two Worlds November [...]
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Kyrgyzstan: Between Two Worlds
Posted: November 10, 2011 in The National InterestTags: Afghanistan, Central Asia, China and the world, China in Central Asia, Chinese foreign policy, kyrgyzstan
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China Passes the Buck in Afghanistan
Posted: November 4, 2011 in Foreign PolicyTags: Afghanistan, China, China and the world, Chinese foreign policy, Pakistan, US, US foreign policy
Slightly delayed in posting this here for a variety of reasons. Anyway, a new piece for Foreign Policy’s AfPak Channel looking at China’s play in Afghanistan. Re-reading my old piece in Foreign Policy on the subject, I see I am a bit more positive this time around, but still no clear signs of a Chinese [...]
Locating Al Qaeda’s Center of Gravity: The Role of Middle Managers
Posted: October 31, 2011 in Studies in Conflict and TerrorismTags: Afghanistan, al muhajiroun, Al Qaeda, counter-terrorism, France, Germany, Pakistan, terrorism, UK
A new journal article for Studies in Conflict and Terrorism with Peter and Ryan looking at the community of “middle managers” in al Qaeda. It got a write-up on Bloomberg that appears to have been picked up in a couple of places. Took a while to emerge, but explores some ideas and a community that [...]
The British trail to the Afghan jihad
Posted: September 14, 2011 in Foreign PolicyTags: Afghanistan, Al Qaeda, counter-radicalization, counter-terrorism, lone wolves, Pakistan, radicalization, terrorism, UK
After some silence a new piece for Foreign Policy’s AfPak Channel, looking at Britain’s jihad and its connection with South Asia around the case of Munir Farooqi. Also, did a short interview with CNN on the ever-troublesome question of Lone Wolves. The British trail to the Afghan jihad By Raffaello Pantucci | Wednesday, September 14, [...]
Talib al-Britani
Posted: July 22, 2011 in Foreign PolicyTags: Afghanistan, counter-terrorism, Europe, Germany, jihad from UK, Pakistan, radicalization, terrorism, UK
I have had a spike in visitors today, likely the result of horrific events in Norway this afternoon. However, we are early days yet so I am going to keep my powder dry for a while on that. Come back soon if you want to hear some thoughts (or contact me directly for anything specific). [...]
Al Qaeda’s Toughest Task
Posted: June 7, 2011 in Foreign PolicyTags: abu musab al zarqawi, Afghanistan, Al Qaeda, AQAP, AQI, ilyas kashmiri, kashmir, leadership in jihad, Osama bin laden, Pakistan, radicalization, terrorism
A new piece for Foreign Policy, this time in reaction to Ilyas Kashmiri’s possible death. The ideas have been percolating around for a while and the possible death of Kashmiri inspired me to put pen to paper. I am not entirely sure I have given them enough space here – understanding better the importance of [...]
The White Man’s Jihad
Posted: May 14, 2011 in Foreign PolicyTags: Afghanistan, Al Qaeda, australia, converts, Europe, France, Germany, lashkar e toiba, Pakistan, radicalization, terrorism, UK
A new piece for Foreign Policy’s AfPak Channel, looking at the phenomenon of converts going to fight jihad in AfPak. I have looked at this a couple of times before, and keep considering a longer piece on it but haven’t quite figured it out yet. I know others are also looking at this, and I [...]
Britain’s Camera-Shy Jihadis
Posted: March 24, 2011 in Foreign PolicyTags: Afghanistan, Al Qaeda, counter-radicalization, counter-terrorism, Europe, Germany, IJU, IMU, Pakistan, radicalization, shabaab, shabab, Somalia, terrorism, UK
A new piece for AfPak Channel at Foreign Policy magazine, this time looking at the odd phenomenon of why so many German jihadis appear in extremist videos, while so few Brits do. At any rate, I find it curious. Interested if anyone comes across any more material, as this is a topic I will continue [...]
Ethnic Identity and National Conflict in China
Posted: March 10, 2011 in Terrorism and Political ViolenceTags: China, China terrorism, ETIM, radicalization, terrorism, TIP
Another book review in the same edition of Terrorism and Political Violence, this time I see that I am one of two reviewers of the book “Ethnic Identity and National Conflict in China” which looks at the subject of Islamist radicalisation in China. It was interesting and on an undercovered subject which I have tried [...]
Ricin!
Posted: March 10, 2011 in Terrorism and Political ViolenceTags: algeria, CBRN terrorism, Europe, londonistan, ricin, terrorism, UK
I have a couple of book reviews in the latest Terrorism and Political Violence journal. They seem to enjoy my reviews and I greatly enjoy reading, especially for a purpose like this. I have a few more in the pipeline. This first one looks at a book published in the UK called “Ricin!” by the [...]
