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Article from Shaykh Abu Qatadah al-Filistini: "The Importance of Jihadi Media"
All praise be to Allah, prayers and peace be upon the messenger of Allah and those who follow him. Our Sheikh, the magnificent scholar Abu Qatadah, may Allah protect you, look after you, and guide your ... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Earlier today, the Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed Russian military presence in Syria, claiming that military experts were assisting in the delivery of arms shipments aimed at combatting terrorism in ... -
Why Are Universities Hacked?
The Los Angeles Times reports that information concerning 80,000 students across eight Cal State campuses who took a mandatory online course on sexual harassment, which was provided by an outside vendor,... -
In Defense of Bulk Surveillance: It Works
I personally believe the NSA's systems for bulk surveillance represent a direct attack on the Internet and everyone who uses it. The mere presence of these systems is a threat to democracy, only mitigat... -
UK Air Strike in Syria (with France and Australia Not Far Behind)
Bobby posted on Monday about the UK decision to target and kill a UK national in Syria who was part of ISIS. (Another UK national also died in the strike.) Bobby’s post discusses the similarities betwe... -
How Anwar al-Awlaki Came to Be Targeted With an Armed Drone
Objective Troy: A Terrorist, a President, and the Rise of the Drone By Scott Shane Published by Tim Duggan Books (2015) Nearly three years ago, testifying before a congressional hearing, I observed t... -
Hillary Clinton Addresses the Iran Deal at Brookings
At the Brookings Institution, Hillary Clinton addressed the Iran deal and its implications for the future of national security and U.S. foreign policy in the region. You can watch the full event below:... -
New GITMO Recidivism Report Shows Increase in Detainees Suspected of Reengaging
The latest ODNI recidivism report can be found here. Its predecessor, which was released in March, is available here. A few brief takeaways: -
Brookings Debate - How Should Congress Vote on the Iran Nuclear Deal?
The Brookings Institution hosted a debate on how Congress should vote on the Iran nuclear deal. -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
This Labor Day weekend saw a flurry of activity as European leaders attempted to grapple with the growing migration and refugee crisis. German Chancellor Angela Merkel led the charge with a promise to al... -
Is TrueCrypt Cracked?
A few weeks ago, I wrote about A Puzzling Encryption Story. The post reported a news story about a Florida man who had kept classified material on his computer protected by the TrueCrypt encryption prog... -
Medical Care in Armed Conflict: IHL and State Responses to Terrorism
In armed conflicts involving terrorists, should we consider medical care a form of illegitimate support to the terrorists? Should a state be allowed to punish those who provide impartial care to wounded ...
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