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Typology of Terror Interactive
Interactives
Typology of Terror Interactive
This project documents the characteristics of Australians’ contribution to global jihad in the Islamic State era. The dataset represents the largest open-source examination of…
Typology of Terror — The Backgrounds of Australian Jihadis
Reports
Typology of Terror — The Backgrounds of Australian Jihadis
In order to better understand what motivates Australian radical islamists to join or support a terrorist group it is first necessary to get a better understanding of who they are…
Behind the Veil: Women in jihad after the caliphate
Analyses
Behind the Veil: Women in jihad after the caliphate
How the Islamic State has expanded the role of women in jihad and what that means for the future of jihad
America vs The West
Lowy Institute Papers
America vs The West
Preserving the liberal world order
Charities and terrorism: Lessons from the Syrian crisis
Analyses
Charities and terrorism: Lessons from the Syrian crisis
Terrorists have manipulated the humanitarian crisis in Syria to create a cover for foreign fighters and to raise funds for terrorist groups under the guise of charitable donations…
Canberra looks for new bridges over troubled waters
Commentary
Canberra looks for new bridges over troubled waters
Faced with a distracted US and an increasingly assertive China, Australia needs, more than ever, friends and partners in the region. Originally published in the Straits Times.Euan…
Iran nuclear deal: ‘Trump’s approach can hurt US interests’
Commentary
Iran nuclear deal: ‘Trump’s approach can hurt US interests’
Originally published in The Australian (Photo: Office of the Supreme Leader) Rodger Shanahan
Commentary
The 21st century will be a battle on the urban front
Originally published in The Australian. Euan Graham , Greg Colton
US manoeuvres in the South China Sea are not provocative
Commentary
US manoeuvres in the South China Sea are not provocative
Originally published in the Financial Times Aaron L Connelly