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Private companies with counter-IED skills

Private Organisations engaging in C-IED programs or development.

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NGOs with counter-IED expertise

NGOs with C-IED capabilities of merit.

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The Consequences of Poor Storage of Ammunition Stockpiles and IED usage

As part of AOAV's series of IED reports: The Consequences of Poor Storage of Ammunition Stockpiles and IED usage

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A review of international, regional and bilateral initiatives that aim to provide counter-IED assistance

A review of major initiatives that span borders to try to combat the spread of Improvised Explosive Devices

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Video – Suicide bombers: the facts

The video highlights the key findings from AOAV's report, "Understanding the rising cult of the suicide bomber".

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Understanding the rising cult of the suicide bomber

This report sets out to comprehend the cultural, religious, ethical and political motivations of suicide bombers in the modern age.

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Understanding the rising cult of the suicide bomber: A brief history of SIEDs

This article is part of AOAV's report "Understanding the rising cult of the suicide bomber".

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Understanding the rising cult of the suicide bomber: Types of SIEDs

This article is part of AOAV's report "Understanding the rising cult of the suicide bomber".

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Understanding the rising cult of the suicide bomber: SIEDs as a strategic weapon

This article is part of AOAV's report "Understanding the rising cult of the suicide bomber".

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Understanding the rising cult of the suicide bomber: Suicide bombings and martyrdom in Islam

This article is part of AOAV's report "Understanding the rising cult of the suicide bomber".

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Spinning suicide: a look at IS media operations

This article is part of AOAV's report "Understanding the rising cult of the suicide bomber".

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Does the cult work? The wills of suicide bombers

This article is part of AOAV's report "Understanding the rising cult of the suicide bomber".