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Five Years After “Unite the Right”: Reflections on Charlottesville for Today’s Threat Landscape
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?

In Support of Sunsets: Easy Yes Votes on AUMF Reform
Congress and the Biden administration should support inclusion of a reauthorization requirement in any new authorization for use of military force.

Al-Kurdi Capture Raises Thorny Detention Issues
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.
Still at War: The United States in Iraq
There are both benefits and risks to maintaining a U.S. military presence in Iraq.
Still at War: The United States in Syria
It is time to reconsider U.S. strategic objectives in Syria and the legal basis for the use of force there.
Still at War: The Forever War Legal Paradigm in Afghanistan
The Biden administration faces tough legal choices following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Still at War: The United States in Yemen
Relying on military force alone in Yemen, a longstanding front in the "forever war," will not promote US interests or regional stability.
Introduction to Symposium: Still at War – Where and Why the United States is Fighting the “War on Terror”
As the "war on terror" enters a third decade, it is time to reevaluate the aims and utility of relying on military force around the globe.

The Al-Qurayshi Operation and Minimization of Civilian Casualties
US officials’ emphasis on minimization of civilian casualties in an operation against such a high value target deserves special attention.

Centcom’s Full Statement on Baghuz Strike: Annotated
Our co-editor-in-chief identifies and annotates the 20 most significant elements of Centcom's statement.

To Ease Iraq’s Displacement Crisis, Restorative Justice and Peacebuilding are Vital
Alongside humanitarian and logistical barriers, the lack of social acceptance is a factor barring 1.2 million people from returning home.
Questions on the Baghuz Strikes
A list of specific questions for members of Congress, reporters, and investigators to ask about the strike.