Deploying military forces without clear and concise efforts and objectives provide would-be recruits with a powerful reason to join ISIL.

By Christopher J. Brewer

Communication and information sharing is at the center of counterintelligence efforts. With the growing threat of domestic terrorism, it’s now more important than ever for CI techniques to be used by all levels of law enforcement and not just federal agencies. This is how local and state level police can play a vital role in contributing to our nation’s security.

The Iraqi military continues operations to clear ISIL forces from Mosul. Over the previous 24 hours, Iraqi troops moved to cut off any ISIL reinforcements or retreats from the north of the city.

While it is unrealistic to expect media outlets to ignore significant coverage of terrorist attacks, the sensationalism and blatant use of hyperbole is counterproductive to counterterrorism efforts.

On Oct. 25, three ISIL gunmen raided a police academy in Pakistan leaving scores dead.The question we should be asking is: Why is this significant?

We’ve seen terror attacks on American soil over the years, but what are the top-5 terror attacks that occurred in the U.S. that remain unsolved?

It will be interesting to see the propaganda ISIL puts out in reference to its recent loss of Dabiq. ISIL may dismiss the Dabiq battle and ignore the loss.

America has the needed military doctrine and technology to defeat ISIS on the battlefield. What seems to be lacking is a basic level of aggressiveness.

Hezbollah, Hamas and Al-Qaeda, have a strong presence in South America. They are particularly active in the Tri-Border Area (TBA), the region where Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina meet.