Terrorism & Violent Extremism

If Wednesday’s House hearing on “unanswered questions” about the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was good for anything, it showed why an independent commission is needed…

The US went to war to serve its own interests; it must acknowledge that those interests will only be served by an enduring peace.

A look at the questionable omissions in the Pentagon’s official timeline of its actions on January 6.

Dozens of questions to focus on in Wednesday's congressional hearing.

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.

Professionals -- psychologists, physicians, lawyers -- played key parts in enabling post-9/11 torture programs. Yet professionalism can also constrain state power. Gregg Bloche…

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.

There is shame in the knowing. There is greater shame in knowing, and doing nothing. Mr. President, you can do something. End this horrible era of American history.

The United States needs a definitive account, not just of the reality of that deadly day, but of the alternate reality that produced it.

On April 14, UC Hastings Law School hosted the 7th annual Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens Lecture honoring the memory, life, and work of UC Hastings graduate Chris Stevens, who…

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