Counterterrorism
512 Articles

The Acting DNI and the Intelligence Office Trump Wants
Bill Pulte’s appointment as Acting Director of National Intelligence suggests that ODNI may now be serving a more political function than advising the president.

Congress Can Act Now on U.S. DoD Inspector’s Report Revealing Violations of Civilian Harm Policy and Law
A Defense Department Inspector General report shows the Pentagon’s failure to prioritize congressionally mandated civilian protection mechanisms amid U.S. military action.

Collection: U.S. Lethal Strikes on Suspected Drug Traffickers, Operation Southern Spear, Operation Absolute Resolve
Collection of expert analysis on the legality of the U.S. strike on Venezuelan vessels in the Caribbean, the consequences of the strike, and related issues.

How the Domestic Terrorist Label Endangers Rights and Drives Extremist Violence
Prepared congressional testimony for a Senate hearing that was postponed.

Collection: Just Security’s Counterextremism Initiative
Introducing Just Security's new Collection on the evolving threats of violent extremism and terrorism.

The U.S. Shouldn’t Lose Sight of the Real Terrorist Threats
As the Trump administration portrays far-left activists and drug cartels as major terrorist threats, the most dangerous foes are plotting.

Insurgent Offensive in Mali Exposes the Deficiencies of Junta-led Security in the Sahel
Recent militant attacks that killed Mali's defense minister challenge the proposition of the region's juntas that Russia could be a better security partner than the West.

In the U.N.’s Counterterrorism Strategy Review, the Imperative of Global South Civil Society Participation
As the counterterrorism strategy review unfolds, the U.N., member states, and NGOs should take action to deepen civil society’s role, especially from the Global South.

Is the Government Using Counterterrorism Surveillance Tools to Surveil American Companies?
Section 702 surveillance and parallel construction may be quietly driving aggressive ICE workplace raids, hiding constitutional violations from workers and businesses.

Global Crises, Local Impacts: How Mayors Need to Prepare
Global conflicts are fueling local polarization and extremism. Mayors must act early to protect their communities before violence erupts.

Global Governance of Emerging Technologies: Counterterrorism Challenges at the United Nations Security Council
How the UN Security Council governs emerging technologies amid rising terrorist threats, balancing innovation, security, and human rights.

The Financial Action Task Force: An Accountability Mechanism for the United States
The FATF Mutual Evaluation of the United States serves as an opportunity to promote the preservation of multilateral norms and standards.