By Dr. Keith Ludwick
An increasing number of terrorists are turning to social media to spread their ideology and even live-stream their attacks. Technology companies and governments must consider the role they play in regulating such content.
The U.S. is overdue for a large-scale exercise to test our ability to respond to near-simultaneous, nationwide terrorist attacks.
Traditional methods of using undercover sources and intercepting communications are largely ineffective against lone-wolf terrorists.
Halting the most recent Ebola outbreak in the DRC – the tenth to date – is being hampered by ongoing civil unrest in eastern DRC.
Until we see a force buildup nearing the 2007 plan, it is highly unlikely that the U.S. plans any offensive action in the region or against Iran.
There was a tactical victory against ISIS. However, a strategic and diplomatic victory – coupled with a solid plan for the years ahead – matters more.
By Joshua Kelley
Terrorists in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks demonstrated an unparalleled level of coordination and precision, allowing them to sustain the attacks for 60 hours. Lessons learned from 26/11 can help governments around the world to better prepare for, prevent, and respond to, such attacks.
The Islamic State has collapsed. But now, the lingering question is what do we do with all the captured foreign fighters and their families?