By the fourth Hijri century, religious discourse had reached full maturity. After two centuries of writing and documentation, and during the peak years of a powerful Islamic nation, Islamic…

The ideological roots of Jihadist Terror "Political Islam" is a term for all ideological and political currents that aim to establish a state (caliphate) based on the principles of Islam, whether at…

The International Criminal Court was created in 1998 with an ostensibly global remit, but the focus of its work has long been much narrower. To date, all 44 people indicted by the court have been…

The international and regional security cooperation is the cornerstone of combating extremism, terrorism and organized crime in the world. It comes in line with the diplomatic, development, security…

On June 14th NATO held its 31st summit in Brussels. On the surface, at least, it looks like the transatlantic community is back on the same page, to its pre-Trump posture of “unity, solidarity, and…

There is much curiosity to know why Germany is considered as a safe haven and a centre for carrying out terrorist operations inside and outside Europe. The country’s image as a hub of extremist…

The Vienna talks began in early April 2021 and have included several rounds of high-level discussions. Expert groups also have been working on proposals on how to resolve the issues around American…