Terrorism & Violent Extremism

Bringing foreign cartels under the umbrella of terrorism may seem appealing, but it is unnecessary and dangerous.

We asked nine experts about what clemencies might herald for the future of the rule of law, political violence, and extremism.

McCord weighs in on the nominations for attorney general and FBI director.

Trump's efforts to revive some version of the Muslim travel ban will harm people within the United States and chill protests.

The threat is greatest in central Mali, but persecution of the Fulbe (Fulani) across the region seeds fertile ground for ethnic cleansing.

The reversal of Biden measures against Israeli settlers leaves few tools in the event an escalation threatens further conflict in the region.

An expert explainer on the Executive Order on the "Invasion" Executive Order and deployment of troops.

An essay by former acting United States Attorney General.

Analyzing legal and policy implications of President Trump using US military resources to support immigration enforcement at the border.

Strengthening independent oversight of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board would provide crucial accountability and transparency.

Trump's "invasion" EO could dangerously expand federal and state powers, enabling detention without trial and unauthorized war.

The Trump administration's "stop work" order on U.S. foreign assistance may hurt its foreign policy goals and national security priorities.