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Analyst Sheds Light on Who Becomes a Terrorist

Terror Analysts' Magazine Provides Insight, Commentary on Terror Motivators

Here's the first graph of academic Scott Atran's 5,798-word report entitled "Who Becomes a Terrorist":

Since the invasion of Iraq, and with the rapid spread of Internet access, the world has witnessed a more egalitarian, less-educated and -materially well off, and more socially marginalized wave of would-be jihadi martyrs. Although millions of people...

03/07/2008 12:01 PM ET

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Amid Promising Signs in Iraq, DC Battles Loom

Debate Likely to Intensify Over Troop Levels and US-Iraq Security Pact

By TRAVIS SHARP

Travis Sharp is the Military Policy Analyst at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation.

In the early months of 2008, the Washington debate over what to do next in Iraq has revolved around two important issues: post-“surge” troop levels and a long-term security pact between the United States and Iraq. Both issues have significant political implications, especially in the middle of a closely contested election year, because the decisions made by President Bush during the months ahead will determine...

02/14/2008 12:20 PM ET

Analysis

Kirkuk Project Battle Heats Up

Oil Ministry Accusing KRG of Blocking Work on Kirkuk Oil Field

By BEN LANDO

LONDON, Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Iraq's Oil Ministry is accusing the Kurdistan region of preventing development of one of Iraq's oldest, largest and most controversial oil fields, another dispute in the battle over control of the country's vast reserves.

While the rift has been public, the issue of the Kirkuk oil field project is starting to surface in...

11/29/2007 12:29 PM ET

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US Should Take Care With Turkey Comments

Ankara Needs Face-Saving Option to End Border Crisis

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KRG Announces Four New Energy Deals Tuesday

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