My latest article criticizes the conception that matters of security--in particular counterterrorism operations--are separate from rule of law initiates, focusing on Yemen as its primary case study. It was published by Muftah.
"In a recent speech at West Point, U.S. President Barack Obama called for the establishment of a new $5 billion Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund as a part of a “shift” in U.S. security strategy. The purpose of the fund is to finance training and equipment for countries currently engaged in counter-terror operations to “maintain order in their own neighborhoods,” thereby alleviating the United States of the burden presumably.
"While Obama affirmed the United States’ desire to support the rule of law—which the State Department has recognized to be in line with battling extremism— the president stopped short of linking this support to his counterterrorism fund. Obama also failed to acknowledge that the erosion and bastardization of the rule of law in parts of the Middle East is largely happening under the auspices of the fight against terrorism. Although described by the president as a country that has successfully “gone on the offensive” against terrorists, Yemen clearly demonstrates the failure of this narrow obsession with counterterrorism."
"While Obama affirmed the United States’ desire to support the rule of law—which the State Department has recognized to be in line with battling extremism— the president stopped short of linking this support to his counterterrorism fund. Obama also failed to acknowledge that the erosion and bastardization of the rule of law in parts of the Middle East is largely happening under the auspices of the fight against terrorism. Although described by the president as a country that has successfully “gone on the offensive” against terrorists, Yemen clearly demonstrates the failure of this narrow obsession with counterterrorism."
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