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Extremist Ideology Is Hard to Pin Down
Many extremists—including Trump’s would-be assassins—adhere to ideologies that defy easy definitions. -
The Counterterrorism-as-Influence Competition in Africa
Russia is gaining new partners in Africa, but is it really a loss to the United States? -
Election Violence Is Already in Full Swing
The two attempted assassinations targeting Trump are part of a much broader trend targeting candidates for office. -
Trump Can’t Withdraw From NATO, but He Could “Quiet Quit”
Not participating in NATO would undermine the alliance—and U.S. foreign policy -
Israel, Gaza, and Iran’s “Ring of Fire”
What will Iran's coordination with its "Axis of Resistance" look like after the war in Gaza? -
Green Lights and Red Lines: Responding to Iran’s Election Hacking
The United States should set a precedent that deters more attacks on U.S. electoral campaigns. -
J.D. Vance and the Model of the Modern Vice Presidency
Vance offers little experience and few connections to support Trump in a second term, but it doesn’t seem like Trump wants a vice president anyway. -
Learning from Islamic State-Khorasan Province’s Recent Plots
The organization's plans show a clear pattern. Policymakers should take note. -
What Will the End of the U.S. Foreign Policy Consensus Mean for the World?
Allies and adversaries will take note if U.S. foreign policy swings wildly from one administration to the next. -
Filing a Complaint in the Islamic State
Newly released documents provide a glimpse of life under the Islamic State’s rule. -
The Wagner Group Lives on in Africa
The name has changed, but its efforts continue—now under closer supervision from the Kremlin. -
Geography Is a Dealbreaker for Coalition Building in Asia
The countries that the United States is trying to rally together are too dispersed to share the same security concerns.