power
and that is mainly due to two reasons: the vicinity between the two countries,
only about 140 km separate the Tunisian coast from Sicily and the possibility
to disguise among the vast presence of Tunisians and North Africans in general.

Monday, December 1, 2014

The Islamic State, an al Qaeda offshoot that controls large portions
of Iraq and Syria, and its supporters are marketing the Sinai as a
destination for young recruits seeking to wage jihad.
On Nov. 10, the Sinai-based faction of Ansar Bayt al Maqdis (ABM), also known as Ansar Jerusalem, swore allegiance to Abu Bakr al Baghdadi, who heads the Islamic State. Shortly thereafter, ABM began marketing itself as the Islamic State's province in the Sinai.

Friday, November 28, 2014

The Islamic State, the Al Nusrah Front, the
Islamic Front, and Junud al Sham havebeen showcasing camps in Iraq and
Syria that are being used to indoctrinate and train children to wage
jihad. The groups have recently advertised a number of training
facilities for children, including one located in Ninewa province in
Iraq and others in Aleppo, in and around the Islamic State's
self-proclaimed capital of Raqqah, and other areas of Syria.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Nuclear talks with Iran have failed to yield an agreement, but the
deadline for a deal has been extended without a hitch. What would have
been a significant crisis a year ago, replete with threats and anxiety,
has been handled without drama or difficulty. This new response to yet
another failure to reach an accord marks a shift in the relationship
between the United States and Iran, a shift that can’t be understood
without first considering the massive geopolitical