Global Crises
The US killing of Zawahiri was more retribution than prevention
According to documents obtained from the raid that killed bin Laden, al-Qaida’s 9/11 era leaders have little impact on current operations.
August 02, 2022
al qaida
Asia-Pacific
Al-Zawahiri killing shows 'over-the-horizon' counterterrorism can work
Despite what critics said during the Afghanistan withdrawal, the US didn't need boots on the ground to take a top terrorist off the board.
August 02, 2022
Middle East
Former envoy: Al-Qaida linked leader an 'asset' to US Syria strategy
Ambassador James Jeffrey is just reminding us how complicated and counterproductive our policy is there — if there is one.
April 04, 2021
Global Crises
It’s time to rethink US terrorism designations
The State Department’s terrorist lists have become politicized and counterproductive.
March 04, 2021
Global Crises
We need more oversight on US counterterrorism policy in the wake of AQAP’s confirmed involvement in the Pensacola attack
The US needs to state its objectives clearly so that we're not bogged down in counterterrorism operations indefinitely.
May 23, 2020
Global Crises
For Effective Counterterrorism, Abandon the Language of Defeat
The rhetorical power of using 'defeat' as a shorthand comes with dangers that are likely best avoided by adopting the clarity of simply stating the desired objective.
February 08, 2020
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