Author: Philippe Rumeau
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What is Nihilistic Violent Extremism?
-What is NVE? How is it linked to terrorism, and how can it be countered? NVE is a form of violence driven not by ideology but by hatred toward society and misanthropic worldviews. Often targeting minors, some groups or subgroups may engage in terrorism. Responses to NVE include youth education and reporting encouragement or global…
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Syria and the Future of Iran’s Foreign Policy
How has the new transitional government reshaped the Iranian foreign policy? Under Assad, Iran had a second line of defence and a supply route toward its allies. With the ousting of Assad, Tehran has lost significant presence throughout the region, leading Iran to consider elaborating a nuclear weapon arsenal or financing destabilisation efforts both in…