Counterterrorism

The path to peace in Somalia cannot rest on counterterrorism operations alone.

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

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.

Abusive counterterrorism practices—whether in Saudi Arabia, Israel, or elsewhere—threaten fundamental norms and undermine the rule of law.

Twenty years after DHS was cobbled together in the wake of 9/11, it’s time to seriously examine which of its programs really protect us.

Charlottesville was a watershed moment in US politics and a wake-up call to the counterterrorism community. What lessons have been learned on how to counter white supremacist extremism?

Serious questions need to be addressed in order to establish that both the killing of Zawahiri, and the use of force against Afghanistan, were not violations of international law.

Congress and the Biden administration should support inclusion of a reauthorization requirement in any new authorization for use of military force.

Assessing progress on understanding, preventing, and disrupting threats, and on addressing long-term contributors.

The capture raises a host of issues on detention and prosecution of terrorists in areas where the US does not have a large ground presence.

There are both benefits and risks to maintaining a U.S. military presence in Iraq.