Must-read if you’re interested in Syria or transnational jihadism: a deeply researched, nuanced @azelin.bsky.social piece on how to handle Syria’s foreign volunteer contingent, which makes some interesting historical comparisons with the Bosnia situation. ctc.westpoint.edu/managing-the...

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Syria’s ultimate trajectory remains an open question. In a timely report, @azelin.bsky.social sheds light on the country's new institutions and governance apparatus, an essential topic given the corruption and unaccountability of the Assad era.

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🚨 Call for Special Issue Papers for Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, please share widely! @ginavale.bsky.social and I are excited to announce the call for papers for our upcoming special issue on insurgent-run education. Proposal deadline is 8 January 2026, and full details are below👇🏼

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Motive mongering - don't do it. This, from @azelin.bsky.social is equally, and perennially, applicable to these cases: “...any commentator who boils jihadist mobilization down to one particular cause should not be taken seriously." (from his book, Your Sons Are at Your Service).

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Part 2: If your work is on LibGen, tell the class action lawyers! (Note: you don’t get an email confirmation of submission) Please see next skeet for an important note www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...

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