Policy Brief 10 – Tablighi Jamaat and its role in the Global Jihad
Abstract
This SADF Policy Brief deals with Tablighi Jamaat (TJ), a transnational Islamic missionary movement. Despite declaring itself as officially apolitical and non-violent, TJ is cited by German and other European intelligence reports that underline (manifold) threats originating from the movement. An increasing number of assessments emphasise TJ’s function as...
Democracy Stalemate in Bangladesh
Democracy Stalemate in Bangladesh
What role for the international community?
ABSTRACT:
This Policy Brief argues that the international community – and in particular the European Union – must assist democratic forces in Bangladesh. The rise of extremist violence in Bangladesh has spared no one but was symbolized by the appalling murder...
POLICY BRIEF 8 – War on drugs for peace in Afghanistan: Lessons from South...
Abstract
Trafficking of opiates as a means to finance armed conflicts in Afghanistan dates back to the Jihadists’ fight against the Soviet invasion in the 1980s. This policy brief is based on finding a way to eliminate the repercussions of this drug economy both in Afghanistan and in...
POLICY BRIEF 9 – EU-South Asia trade perspectives: State of play
SADF Policy Brief 9 - EU-South Asia trade perspectives: State of play
Abstract
The European Union is South Asia’s number one trading partner and has thus far engaged with the region mainly on commercial grounds. This paper provides a thorough analysis of the trade relations between the two blocs, devoting...