President Donald Trump released his administrations U.S. National Security Strategy. See his vision here. The four main pillars of his new strategy include: Protecting the U.S. from threats. Promoting American prosperity. Preserving “peace through strength.” Advancing American influence. Take a look at his vision and further explanation of the pillars here in: English (web-link); English Read More >
Algeria
Cutting Edge Middle East News Analysis
Summary: Tunisia is rich in diverse cultures, religions and races which has made it one of the most open-minded countries in the region. Yet resistance to plurality remains, in particular among Islamist groups. We are pleased to announce today the publication of two new chapters for our forthcoming new e-book ‘The Future of the Middle Read More >
Arab States and the Alienation of the Masses: Pre and post Arab Spring
State polices and the strategic choices of the ruling elite have alienated the Arab people. This paper analyzes the source of the Arab masses alienation by the state using the Bertelsmann Stiftung’s Transformation Index (BTI) and the World Wide Governance Indicators along the following dimensions: lack of political participation; unstable democratic institutions; lack of political Read More >
“African Solutions for African Problems” and Sahel-West African Terrorism
In an ideal world, the protection of civilians lay with their governments and not with foreign actors. In an ideal world, too, classical notions that the state has the monopoly over coercive force within its territorial boundaries will also hold sway. We do not however live in an ideal world. On the 13th August 2017 Read More >
Les Defis De La Politique Etrangere De L’Algerie Dans Un Contexte Rergional D’evolution Democratique
Le présent essai est réalisé dans le but de donner un éclairage sur la politique étrangère de l’Algérie, son évolution dans un contexte de mutations globales régionales et son adéquation avec les principes fondamentaux du droit international. L’analyse présentée reflète uniquement le point de vue de son auteur. Read more.
African Security In The Twenty-first Century
This book explores and analyses the evolving African security paradigm in light of the multitude of diverse threats and challenges facing the continent and the international community. It challenges current thinking and traditional security constructs as woefully inadequate to meet the real security needs of African governments and their 1 billion plus citizens in an Read More >
Countering ISIS Online Propaganda
In the recent years, ISIS’ propaganda has become a major point of discussion among academicians and policy makers alike. The propaganda churned out by the group has reached massive proportions and has produced a certain quality just due to the numbers. Slick videos, graphic designs and remarkable photo shopping skills are characteristic of the group’s Read More >
Countering Violent Extremism
What Are Common Myths About CVE? 1-Extremists have some unique signs that can be Identified easily. ´Contrary to popular Perceptions, extremists can be ordinary citizens well-educated, well-off employed , have a family and don’t suffer from poverty, marginalization, alienation or psychological disorder . ´They can blend in society and hide their convictions even from their Read More >
Elections Parlementaires Algériennes
Les élections parlementaires pour le renouvellement de l’Assemblée Nationale, arrivée à son terme, ont eues lieu dans un nouveau contexte marqué essentiellement par l’instauration d’une deuxième république à l’issue de l’adoption de la Constitution amendée de Février 2016 et également par le parachèvement de la Réforme des Services de Sécurité (RSS) et la mise en Read More >
Migration and Refugees in Algeria and the Sahel: Targeting a Win-Win Neighborhood Policy in the Mediterranean
The Maghreb and Sahel4 regions continue to be the site of major east-west and northsouth migration routes. Both regions suffer from low-intensity conflicts, autocratic rule, terrorist activities and organized crime. The fight against terrorism and organized crime requires the existence of structured international cooperation and the ability to formulate common policies. However, these regions are Read More >