Tag: international law
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Defining Terrorism: Historical Context & Modern Challenges (Part One)
In this episode, Dean of Academics at the Institute of World Politics, Jim Robbins, is joined by Dr. Harmon, an expert on terrorism and counterterrorism. They discuss the topic of defining terrorism and its application to the Houthi group. The conversation covers various definitions of terrorism, including state-sponsored terrorism, and the implications of these definitions…
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Defining Terrorism: Historical Context & Modern Challenges (Part Two)
In this episode, Dean of Academics Jim Robbins converses with Dr. Christopher Harmon on the complexities surrounding terrorism, Islamophobia, guerrilla warfare, and the current situation in Yemen. Topics discussed: 1. The Challenge of Discussing Terrorism 2. Addressing Extremism Through Education 3. Distinguishing Terrorism and Guerrilla Warfare 4. The Situation in Yemen
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Counterterrorism and the Democracies (IWP 669)
Dr. Christopher C. Harmon discusses his course on Counterterrorism and the Democracies (IWP 669). About the course: Counterterrorism was once a narrow preoccupation of the few and had a small role on the stage of national policy making. Its appearances in political life were periodic. No longer. America lost nearly as many people on 9/11…
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Innovation and Historical Continuity in Great Power Competition
Innovation and Historical Continuity in Great Power Competition Abstract: Even in this age of remarkable changes, the character of warfare and the continuities of geography and politics are weighty and instructive. Politicians and strategists often relearn the most fundamental lessons about these continuities. It is thus no surprise that the current security establishment in China…