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Militarized Masculinity and Gendered Security: War and Peace From a Feminist Perspective III

Saman Rejali analyses how the creation of soldiers through gendered military indoctrination inhibits their abilities to act as peacekeepers and non-violent actors both at home and abroad.

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Understanding ISIS Ideology: The Evolution of Political Islam (Part 4)

In part four of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the roots of ISIS in Al-Qaeda and how it differs from the former.

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Understanding ISIS Ideology: The Evolution of Political Islam (Part 3)

In part three of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the teachings of Ayman El Zawahiri.

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Understanding ISIS Ideology: The Evolution of Political Islam (Part 2)

In part two of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the teachings of Sayid Qutb.

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Understanding ISIS Ideology: The Evolution of Political Islam (Part 1)

In part one of a four-part series on the ideological underpinnings of the jihad waged by ISIS, Alia El Didi explores the teachings of Hassan al-Banna.

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A Jordanian Response to ISIS: Section II

Section I of this series examined the Jordanian reaction to Lt. Moath Kasasbeh’s execution and concepts of legitimizing military operations through public sentiment in times of crisis. Military action, however, is not a clear-cut path to annihilating this extremist threat.  Contesting ISIS’s influence must not be restricted to sheer military power, and should include ideological Read More…

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A Jordanian Response to ISIS: Section I

Zaid discusses the public Jordanian reaction to Lt. Kasasbeh’s execution at the hands of ISIS. He explores publications regarding intensified Jordanian involvement in the coalition fight against ISIS.