Security and Terrorism Studies

Prepared by: Asmaa Hassan Assistant Researcher at the African Affairs Unit Cobalt is one of Africa’s most important strategic resources, lying at the heart of the new global energy equation linked to the energy transition and green economy. The continent, particularly Central Africa, represents the largest reserves of this vital metal which is used in […]

Prepared by: Fedaa Mansour Researcher in the Security and Terrorism Program Since 2014, the military presence of the international coalition in both Iraq and Syria has served as a cornerstone in limiting the expansion of extremist organizations in general and the Islamic State (ISIS) in particular, by providing direct support through intelligence and logistical assistance […]

By: Aya Ashraf Assistant Researcher, Terrorism and Extremism Program The Sahel and Sahara region is considered the epicenter of the most violent tensions and disturbances on the African continent. It is a convergence point for many intertwined security challenges, starting with ethnic and racial differences, porous borders, organized crime, smuggling, human trafficking, drug and arms […]

 By: Elham El Naggar Research Assistant in the Terrorism and Extremism Program Aya Ashraf Research Assistant in the Terrorism and Extremism Program Introduction: The events of September 11, 2001, represent a significant turning point in history, as these attacks altered the global landscape politically and security-wise, being the largest act of terrorism on American soil, […]