Foreign Policy Essay
New Ideas for Over-the-Horizon Counterterrorism in Afghanistan
Jonathan Schroden Sun, May 8, 2022, 10:01 AM
The United States should be exploring new approaches for attaining its counterterrorism goals.
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Foreign Policy Essay
January 6, the Afghanistan Withdrawal and the Future of U.S. Counterterrorism
Bruce Hoffman, Jacob Ware Sun, Jan 9, 2022, 10:01 AM
The threat landscape will require careful prioritization.
Foreign Policy Essay
Anticipating Future Directions of Tech-Enabled Terror
Don Rassler, Muhammad al-'Ubaydi Sun, Dec 12, 2021, 10:01 AM
Counterterrorism experts need to get ahead of the curve of terrorist innovation with new, commercially-available products.
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Counterterrorism Successes Against Foreign Fighters
Daniel Byman Wed, Nov 10, 2021, 10:14 AM
Foreign fighters remain a powerful jihadist force worth understanding.
Foreign Policy Essay
Over-the-Horizon Does Not Have to Mean Next Door
Stacie Pettyjohn Sun, Nov 7, 2021, 10:01 AM
The United States has a range of options for its new Afghanistan policy.
Foreign Policy Essay
Recalibrating U.S. Counterterrorism: Lessons Learned From Spain
Kim Cragin, Michael Bartlett, Will Crass Sun, Oct 10, 2021, 10:01 AM
Spain's close counterterrorism cooperation with Morocco provides a model for effective international efforts to prevent terrorist attacks.
Foreign Policy Essay
The Assad Regime’s Business Model for Supporting the Islamic State
Matthew Levitt Sun, Sep 26, 2021, 10:01 AM
The Syrian government got off the hook for facilitating the terrorist group's rise and funding its operations.
Foreign Policy Essay
Thinking Long Term About the Future of Afghanistan
Caitlin O'Hara, Colin P. Clarke Sun, Sep 19, 2021, 10:01 AM
The presence of international terrorist groups may grow in the months and years ahead, but there are steps the United States can take to mitigate the risks.
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Impunity for Repatriated Islamic State Members
Vera Mironova Tue, Aug 3, 2021, 12:55 PM
In several countries, repatriated Islamic State members have not been held accountable. Their treatment has sparked controversy and raises security concerns.
Foreign Policy Essay
If Boko Haram’s Leader Is Dead, What’s Next for Northeastern Nigeria?
Alex Thurston Sun, May 30, 2021, 10:01 AM
The balance of power may be shifting, but not in favor of the Nigerian military.