Dr. James Hess, Author at In Homeland Security

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Voter Turnout in Iran's Elections Achieves Record Low

February 26, 2020 Dr. James Hess 0

Iran’s parliamentary elections last Friday saw the lowest voter participation since the Iranian Revolution in 1979. About 42 percent of voters turned out for the elections.

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Turkey and Syria: A Humanitarian Crisis or Conflict?

February 21, 2020 Dr. James Hess 0

As the Syrian offensive continues, there is nowhere for refugees to get away from the conflict. Turkey continues to threaten military action against Syria.

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Why Today’s Parliamentary Election in Iran Is Significant

February 21, 2020 Dr. James Hess 0

Iran’s next election takes place today. However, there is an issue: the candidates must be approved through the Guardian Council of Iran.

Police Chief's Assassination Has Significant Implications for Afghani Taliban

November 1, 2018 Dr. James Hess 0

The use of assassinations as a weapon to create (or thwart) change is nothing new. Terrorists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries used targeted killings to great effect.

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US Withdrawal from Syria Could Enable a Pan-Shi’a Iran and Change the Mideast Balance of Power

October 9, 2018 Dr. James Hess 0

President Trump has said he would like to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. Such a withdrawal from Syria and Iraq could enable a contiguous pan-Shi’a Iran.