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“Jurisprudence Beyond the State: An Analysis of Jihadist “Justice” in Yemen, Syria and Libya
How do jihadi groups govern territory and use the administration of justice and provision of courts to embed themselves in local communities and gain legitimacy? Joana Cook investigates, with examples from HTS in Syria, ISIS in Libya and AQAP in Yemen, in Studies of Conflict and Terrorism.
‘Their Fate is Tied to Ours’: Assessing AQAP Governance and Implications for Security in Yemen
In a report for ICSR, Joana Cook examines the evolution of al‑Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula governance as it has moved towards a more ‘hearts and minds’‑based approach.
Are Multinationals Eclipsing Nation-States?
Stefano Marcuzzi and Alessio Terzi write for Project Syndicate on whether nation-states are equipped to tackle today’s most urgent challenges - cybersecurity, climate change, geopolitical turmoil, and migration – or is they are being eclipsed by multinationals.
NATO-EU maritime cooperation: for what strategic effect?
Stefano Marcuzzi’s NATO Defense College Policy Brief 7-18 assesses that cooperation is essential to a coordinated response to a variety of Mediterranean issues, including terrorist threats, the protracted conflicts in the MENA, and the refugee emergency.