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Why Did Russia Escalate Its Gray Zone Conflict in Ukraine?
Russia's troop movements demonstrate the limits of its model of limited war. -
January 6, the Afghanistan Withdrawal and the Future of U.S. Counterterrorism
The threat landscape will require careful prioritization. -
Blurry Ideologies and Strange Coalitions: The Evolving Landscape of Domestic Extremism
Four factors are driving the increasing hybridization of extremist ideologies. -
Anticipating Future Directions of Tech-Enabled Terror
Counterterrorism experts need to get ahead of the curve of terrorist innovation with new, commercially-available products. -
The Historian’s Approach to Understanding Terrorism
Historians' knowledge of primary sources, contextual nuances and contingent events show that they have much to offer scholars and policymakers working on terrorism. -
Finding the Appropriate Balance of Risk in Over-the-Horizon Strikes
Now that Afghanistan is no longer an area of active hostilities, strikes should be subject to the standard of near certainty. -
Canadian Foreign Intelligence and the Future of Canada-U.S. Relations
Canada is rethinking its approach to intelligence gathering and analysis and prioritizing its own national interests. -
Over-the-Horizon Does Not Have to Mean Next Door
The United States has a range of options for its new Afghanistan policy. -
The Taliban Haven’t Changed, But U.S. Policy Must
Officials whitewashing the Taliban as a responsible diplomatic party are getting the organization wrong. -
What Kind of Safe Haven Is Afghanistan?
Al-Qaeda will now have a more permissive environment in which to operate, but the precise context will be important for the U.S. policy response. -
Why Right-Wing Extremists Love the Unabomber
White supremacists and other far-right ideologues are drawing inspiration from Ted Kaczynski's anti-technology manifestos. -
Recalibrating U.S. Counterterrorism: Lessons Learned From Spain
Spain's close counterterrorism cooperation with Morocco provides a model for effective international efforts to prevent terrorist attacks.


