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Seeds of Jihad: How Colonial Britain Created Radical Islamism

Islamist terrorism did not rise in a vacuum. It was engineered, cultivated, and weaponized—first by colonial powers, then by Cold

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Jordan Dissolves Muslim Brotherhood: What It Means for the Region

Many supporters may retreat underground, potentially leading to the radicalization of splinter factions if their political aspirations are completely suppressed.

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Drones, Rockets, and Ballots: The Muslim Brotherhood’s Double Game in Jordan

The Brotherhood’s double game — peaceful reformist by day, radical ideologue by night — is not new, but it’s growing

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OPINION: Bangladesh on a new dawn raining clouds of Extremism 

Cultural and religious minorities in Bangladesh are also suffering due to rising extremism. The New York Times published a report

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OPINION: Pakistan’s Identity Crisis—When Religion Becomes a Political Weapon

Political Islam, once employed as an identity marker, now divides more than it unites. In recent remarks, Pakistan’s Army Chief

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Islamism in Suits: Why the America Must Confront the Brotherhood Now

Today’s jihadists wear suits, engage in public discourse, and wield influence through political parties and media platforms. In the years

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Why Iran Wants Israel Gone: Roots of Iran’s War on Israel

It is the regime in Tehran that refuses to join any table where Israel is present. At its core, this

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ANALYSIS: Islamists’ Evolution in Europe, from Intelligence Services to Charity Organizations and Beyond

by Khaled Hamoud Alshareef We only woke up after 9/11, suddenly… we were asking ourselves many questions about “political Islam”

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