A comparative study on the security measures of the Pahlavi government against criminal and terrorist activities before the 1979 revolution
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A comparative study on the security measures of the Pahlavi government against criminal and terrorist activities before the 1979 revolution

This study examines the security measures implemented by the Pahlavi government in Iran to counter criminal and terrorist activities prior to the 1979 revolution. The research explores the challenges posed by various radical and insurgent groups, including Marxist and Islamist factions, which employed tactics such as assassinations, kidnappings, and sabotage. It also analyzes the role…

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Designation as a Terrorist Organization
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Designation as a Terrorist Organization

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), established in 1979 to safeguard Iran’s theocratic regime, operates independently from the nation’s regular military. It focuses on both domestic security and foreign missions, notably through its specialized Quds Force. Over the years, the IRGC has evolved into a formidable force engaged in global acts of terrorism and espionage….

The Islamic regime in Iran is inciting against Sweden [Swedish]
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The Islamic regime in Iran is inciting against Sweden [Swedish]

The regime in Iran is abusing diplomatic infrastructure in operations that undermine international security. Sweden should closely monitor the activities at Iran’s embassy in Lidingö and consider shutting it down entirely. This is written by Arvin Khoshnood, an Iran expert and political scientist, and Ardavan Khoshnood, an associate professor at Lund University.

Intelligence Communities and the Media — The Case of the Danish Spymaster Lars Findsen
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Intelligence Communities and the Media — The Case of the Danish Spymaster Lars Findsen

The case of Lars Findsen and the threat to media by the Danish intelligence community for not exposing what is deemed to be top-secret information of vital interest for the notion of national security, creates several problems that must be addressed.

Do not underestimate Putin and the Russian military [Swedish]
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Do not underestimate Putin and the Russian military [Swedish]

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine was – contrary to popular belief – highly anticipated and Putin’s actions are in line with Russia’s security policy strategy. Putin is neither crazy nor unpredictable. It is also too early to say that the Russian invasion has failed because there are many indications that the Russian strategy is to exhaust…