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Sarmad Ishfaq
The Politicization of Militant Groups: From Hamas to Sinn Féin
Throughout history, there have been a few indelible transitions of militant groups to politics –this phenomenon can be labeled “politicization.” It is surprising to discern that most militant or insurgent groups do not end because of policing or military action. According to an examination of 648 terrorist organizations that existed between 1968-2006, the primary avenue for a terror group’s demise was found to be via the political process – this was true 43% of the time. Joining the political process is one of the seven key elements identified in the decline and ending of terrorist outfits…
Sarmad Ishfaq
Israel and Its Doctrine of Strategic Depth
Israel is a small country and is ranked 46th in the world in terms of land area. Since Israel’s creation in 1948 at the tragic expense of the Palestinians, the state has been worried about its lack of strategic depth as well as its antagonistic Arab neighbors. Its internationally recognized borders leave it just 137 kms across its widest and 14 kms at its narrowest points. Moreover, Israel’s population is small and it relies on reservists as their on-ground combatants juxtaposed to Arab countries and their historically large standing armies. To make things worse, Israel’s…
Sarmad Ishfaq