John Solomon
John Solomon is Head of Terrorism Research for World-Check, a provider of structured risk-related intelligence. He was formerly with the Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
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Articles by John Solomon
Expansion of Yemen’s Refining Capacity Raises Terrorism Concerns
On May 16, the Yemeni-Gulf Oil Services Company (YGOSC) announced its intention to build a refinery in the Ras Essa area of Hodeidah Province on the Red Sea coast. Scheduled...
New Report of Terrorist Camp in South Africa
Reports of paramilitary camps, extremist activities and extraordinary renditions of jihadi suspects in the Republic of South Africa continue to raise concern that the country is used for terrorist support...
The Danger of Terrorist Black Holes in Southern Africa
On March 13, a South African intelligence official warned that a number of international terrorists may be spending time in South Africa, using the country as a safehaven (South Africa...
Saudi Arabia’s Shiites and their Effect on the Kingdom’s Stability
A decade has passed since Saudi Hezbollah, known locally as Ansar Khat al-Imam (Followers of the Line of the Imam), bombed the Khobar Towers, a U.S. military housing compound, killing...