Counterterrorism

A defining feature of the U.N. counterterrorism eco-system is its lack of openness to outside expertise and civil society voices.

How should the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy respond to “new threats” of “terrorism"?

Just Security is hosting a symposium addressing the international law, human rights, and rule of law dimensions of the ongoing 7th Review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism…

Governments, including now the US, and companies take stock on the second anniversary of the New Zealand mosque shootings.

Five steps the Biden-Harris administration should take to ensure that it is developing and implementing a more up-to-date and effective approach to P/CVE.

FOIA lawsuit obtains Trump administration's playbook. Hina Shamsi writes about the broader lessons for secret presidential powers.

The president may ultimately be judged not on any so-called border “crisis,” but for whether he remains true to his principles in the face of opposition.

The administration has the authority to protect people and comply with international law and best practices. That requires concrete steps immediately.

The First Amendment is no cause for the United States holding back from international multi-stakeholder efforts to address the spread of dangerous online content. Christchurch…

Through the work of advocates, FATF has improved its engagement with and protection of civil society. UN counterterrorism bodies could learn from FATF's approach.

"The administration should see this review as an opportunity take some first critical steps toward ending the forever wars."

Women play distinctive and active roles in extremist groups. Yet so far, law enforcement has failed to understand gender dynamics within these groups. The failure makes the United…