Most of the debate surrounding the United States drone program has focused on its legality and morality, while its effectiveness as a counterterrorism strategy has gone largely unquestioned. Although groups like the Taliban and Al Qaeda continue to operate in countries targeted by U.S. drone strikes, such as Pakistan, Yemen, and Afghanistan, the notion that […]
Islamophobia in the United States
As the 2016 American Presidential election reaches full swing, there has been a noticeable uptick in Islamophobia in the United States. Republican nominee Donald Trump has even campaigned on a ban on all Muslim immigration to the U.S. It has become increasingly important to understand the reasons for the rise of Islamophobia, and its implications […]