Wilson Perspectives: Implications of the Paris Attacks
The recent terror attacks in Paris, Beirut, and Sinai are profound tragedies and have massive security and economic consequences around the world. With a broad focus on global issues and deep expertise in key regions, the Wilson Center is uniquely positioned to provide a wide-angle view. In this publication of original essays by Wilson Center experts representing every corner of the globe, we work to give context to breaking news. As the story continues to unfold, our analysts will update this collection with new perspectives on the key emerging issues. In trying times, we hope you find our insights useful.
Foreword
by Jane Harman
The recent terror attacks in Paris, Beirut, and Sinai are profound tragedies and have massive security and economic consequences around the world.
With a broad focus on global issues and deep expertise in key regions, the Wilson Center is uniquely positioned to provide a wide-angle view. In this publication of original essays by Wilson Center experts representing every corner of the globe, we work to give context to breaking news. This online collection will be followed by a print edition; as the story continues to unfold, our analysts will update this collection with new perspectives on the key emerging issues.
In trying times, we hope you find our insights useful.
How to Counter Jihadist Appeal Among Western European Muslims
Fernando Reinares
After Paris: An American Strategy
Jane Harman
The Mali Terror Attacks: Regional and International Implications
Monde Muyangwa
Can Hollande Lead the Fight Against ISIS?
Aaron David Miller
U.S. Strategy toward the Islamic State
Robert S. Litwak
To Protect Our Open Societies, We Must Not Close Them
James F. Hollifield
Holy Terror: The Spread of Jihad’s Wrath
Robin Wright
After Paris, Are Paktika and Peshawar Next?
Michael Kugelman
Paris and Turkish Policy in Syria
Henri J. Barkey
Does Paris Open a Door for Putin?
William E. Pomeranz
With Little at Stake in Paris, China Preaches Peace from the Sidelines
Robert Daly
Are the Paris Attacks a Game Changer for Canadian Foreign Policy?
Andrew Finn
Rippling Around the Globe: The Effect of the Paris Attacks on U.S.-Africa Relations
Monde Muyangwa
The Lessons of Post-9/11 Border Management
Christopher Wilson
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