Counterterrorism

With the threat of terrorism receding, the Biden administration should seize the moment and illuminate a path back to peace.

In principle, the new policy tightens safeguards for airstrikes and special operation raids. But it contains loopholes that will likely allow business as usual for USAFRICOM in…

The new policy guidance on direct action is welcome, but more work is needed to fulfill the promise of restrained counterterrorism.

"No nation ever has and no nation ever will . . . torture their way to security."

Biden's classified policy memorandum on counterterrorism drone strikes is just one more stepping stone in the long path of the forever war.

Biden's new counterterrorism framework is consistent with policy efforts to dial back the war on terror.

This week, the Biden administration agreed to swap Afghan drug lord Bashir Noorzai for the freedom of U.S. citizen Mark Frerichs, who the Taliban held in captivity for the last…

Despite its shortcomings, the ECHR decision on repatriation of alleged IS family members from Syria marks an important turning point.

Militant groups recruit where predatory governments alienate youth, exclude vulnerable groups, and rule with violent impunity.

New initiatives announced at the White House’s 'United We Stand' Summit.

As security-heavy tactics fail, a more localized strategy is needed to focus on socio-economic and political grievances that fuel extremism.

Failure to act now on human rights shortfalls in an already well-funded area could expose the UN to repercussions from a record of repression.