“The agreement on Iran’s nuclear program is historic, and it is crucial that it is implemented in a credible way. Norway has therefore helped to ensure that Iran’s excess enriched uranium is replaced by natural uranium, so that the commitments in the agreement can be met,” said Minister of ForeignContinue Reading
We jump directly to conclusions and policy implications on this solid report first published in 2012. The paper has carried out an empirical analysis of the main factors explaining the export performance of firms in the defence sector in Norway. After a presentation of our theoretical framework and hypotheses (section 2)Continue Reading
Anne Speckhard, Ph.D. is Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University in the School of Medicine and Director of the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism. We are proud to announce her as a new member of the editorial team, where she as our expert will contribute withinContinue Reading
Exactly 17 months have passed since the leader of Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, declared the establishment of an Islamic caliphate during a speech in Iraq, and it appears that, despite the world’s opposition, his words are coming true. By Yoni Ben Menachem, Jerusalem, Israel Edited by Arne Gerrit Halvorsen, Honningsvaag,Continue Reading
The Islamic State (IS) is the most powerful, ruthless, horrific and well funded terrorist group in recent history. Not only has ISIS managed to take and control a significant swathe of territory, it has become a de-facto state. By Anne Speckhard, Ph.D. & Ahmet S. Yayla, Ph.D. Since their 2014Continue Reading
When ISIS started to attract radicals from all over the world, my initial reaction was of concern to how powerful they become. However, I recalled my college days while studying the history of ancient Rome. By Michael Fayerman Managing Editor Intelligence technology Cicero, the Roman Consul who was a great publicContinue Reading
Many people in Russia and abroad think that mr. Putin is the most powerful person inside Russia! Abroad due to his action in Crimea and now in Syria, he is perceived that Russia under Putin is setting world agenda.(he is lucky to have Obama as US president). By Michael FayermanContinue Reading
Donald Trump keeps shining in in the Republican party limelight. He continues to lead the polls with remarkable 47 % rating by horrifying the Republican leadership. Although, if you still don’t believe that Donald will become president of the US, you are probably correct. By Michael Fayerman Managing Editor Intelligence technologyContinue Reading
Backdoors have been a sensitive issue in the last few years – and this controversial issue got even hotter after the terrorist attacks. Yet despite the attention focused on backdoors no one noticed that someone had quietly installed unauthorized backdoors three years ago on a core piece of networking equipment used to protectContinue Reading