DefRep Analysis: Al-Qaeda’s olive branch to ISIS may just be a PR move
2 November 2014 – Vancouver, CA by Stewart Webb Al-Qaeda’s olive branch to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) proved to catch many analysts by surprise. The al-Qaeda…
The Debrief: Mali and the future of French defence, with Lt General Jean-Patrick Gaviard
London, UK – 8 April 2013 By Marion Ghibaudo Five years ago, the idea of French led military operations on the African continent would have seemed somehow antiquated – and…
DefRep weekly recap: Mohammed Morsi and the darker side of the Muslim Brotherhood
London, UK – 23 November 2012 By Robert Densmore Mohammed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood against Egypt’s democracy The most recent efforts to put a peace deal in place between…
European ground offensive in Somalia would put civilians in harm’s way
Brussels, Belgium – 1 April 2012 European Union plans to launch ship-based strikes against land targets in Somalia have come under fire from experts who say such action would carelessly…
Al Shabaab escalates Somali violence, spreads terrorism beyond borders
London, UK – 31 January 2012 Written by Jonathan Dowdall and Robert Densmore Increased military pressure was being exerted on Somalia’s Al Shabab militants on Monday in the wake of…