At the Hinge of History
Any major crisis tends to bring out both the worst and best in individuals, groups, whole nations, and even humanity...
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Daesh After Al-Baghdadi
In its 159th book, Daesh after Al-Baghdadi (March 2020), Al-Mesbar Studies and Research Center explores ideological developments and transformations by...
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Islamists and Social Sciences: Misleading Knowledge
Al-Mesbar Studies and Research Center — in its 157th monthly book, Islamists and Social Sciences: Misleading Knowledge (January 2020) —...
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Outlooks from Belgium to Combat Extremism and Terrorism
Introduction In its 158th book, “Outlooks from Belgium to Combat Extremism and Terrorism,” (February 2020) the Al-Mesbar Studies and Research...
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Ideological Marketing of Coronavirus Responses Doesn’t Match Reality
Already in the still-young coronavirus pandemic crisis, a narrative is beginning to emerge about virtuous and wanting styles of leadership...
Read moreThe Beauty and Necessity of Humility: A Proposal
Children, when at their best being children, are humble. They have little choice. Their naturally underdeveloped sense of self-assurance translates...
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Islamists and State Ostracism
In its 156th monthly book (December 2019), Islamists and State Ostracism, the Al-Mesbar Studies and Research Center examines the attitudes...
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Islam in West and Central Africa: Tradition, Politics, and Terrorism
In its latest monthly book, Islam in West and Central Africa: Tradition, Politics, and Terrorism (Book 154, October 2019), the...
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Countering Daesh: Models from Southeast Asia
Introduction In its latest monthly book “Countering Daesh: Models from Southeast Asia” (Book 155, September 2019), the Al-Mesbar Center for...
Read moreA Primer on Impeachment
Even in normal times it is not easy for outsiders to understand American politics, even outsiders who live in democracies....
Read moreThe Meaning, Perils, and Promise of Protest: The Lebanese and Iraqi Uprisings
Back on May 16 I wrote here about the “good news from North Africa.” My main point was that, despite...
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