Middle East
Is US helping to create new global jihadists?
After spending over 20 years fighting al-Qaida and ISIS, a new cadre of terrorists may be on the horizon
December 28, 2023
al qaida
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
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
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