TM: Jihadist Threats and Propaganda Campaigns Target Indian Elections

December 13, 2024

Executive Summary: Islamist groups, including al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP), and Islamic State in Hind Province (ISHP), attempted to destabilize India during the legislative elections from April to June with threats, anti-Hindu/anti-democratic propaganda, and terrorist attacks. Most of these efforts were foiled, but collectively, the actions represented a large-scale attempt to destabilize Indian society.

ANIMESH ROUL

Defend the Guard: Challenging the Forever War Paradigm in the United States

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As the United States continues to provide both overt and covert support to conflicts in Eurasia and the Middle East, a growing grassroots initiative known as the 'Defend the Guard' movement has emerged to challenge federal military policies at home. Originating in 2015 with the introduction of the 'Defend the Guard Act' by the West Virginia legislature, this movement seeks to protect the constitutional rights of states and National Guard personnel.

SELENA GREEN & MAHESH RANJAN DEBATA

NGO Statement: The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Chemical Weapons Regulation

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Mr. Chairman, Director-General, Distinguished Delegates, Civil Society Colleagues:

As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) continue to transform the global technological landscape, civil society calls for proactive measures under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to address emerging AI-driven threats. AI can improve verification, monitoring, and preventive actions within CWC mandates. However, it also poses unique risks in both civilian and military applications.

Animesh Roul & Emad Kiyaei

The International Court of Justice: Evaluating Its Efficacy in Administering International Law and Justice

October 02, 2024

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, is one of the most influential bodies for administering international law and justice. This paper examines the Court's effectiveness in fulfilling this role, focusing on its past and recent rulings to assess its impact and influence in the international arena. The study begins with an overview of the ICJ's background, detailing its membership, composition, jurisdiction, and the significance of its location in The Hague.

Targeted Elimination of Hassan Nasrallah: Strategic Deployment of Technology in Modern Day Counterterrorism

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Israel faced a major setback on October 7, 2023, when Hamas-led Palestinian militant groups launched a successful attack. After this successful terror attack, many questions were raised concerning Israeli technological superiority and robust defence mechanisms in place. Despite Israel's technological superiority, Hamas managed to bypass these defences. The issue likely wasn't with the technology itself; the surveillance systems along the Israel-Palestine border were reportedly functioning as expected.

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