Asia-Pacific No, Afghanistan has not become a 'staging ground for terrorists' Thanks to the Washington Post blowing comments out of proportion, GOP critics of the withdrawal will use this exaggeration as a cudgel.Robert WrightApril 29, 2023
Europe The US will gain nothing by declaring Russia a terror state: experts Observers say Pelosi’s suggested move may be cathartic but could do more harm than good in the long run.Connor EcholsJuly 21, 2022
Global Crises The War on Terror is a smashing success — for terror Extremist groups have literally doubled since Congress passed the Authorization for the Use of Military Force in 2001.Nick TurseJanuary 05, 2022
North America Intelligence reorganization in the wake of 9/11 didn't make us any safer If anything, bureaucratic and physical distance increased between agencies and lines became blurrier. Paul R. PillarSeptember 07, 2021
Global Crises It’s time to rethink US terrorism designations The State Department’s terrorist lists have become politicized and counterproductive.Barbara SlavinMarch 04, 2021
Latin America Putting Cuba on the terrorism list is unjustified and unwise Quick action by President Biden to reverse this will go a long way to restoring an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.William LeograndeJanuary 15, 2021