Terrorism & Extremism
Latest in Terrorism & Extremism
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Dispatch: Setting Up Secret Courts
The first public hearing of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court had its stumbles. -
The Rip Van Winkle Court
Last week, the Alien Terrorist Removal Court had its first case in 30 years. We dive into DOJ’s awakening of a controversial court. -
Takeaways for Iran a Year After the Syria Sanctions Rollback
Trump has said he will remove sanctions on Iran if a peace deal is reached. But the case of Syria suggests it won’t be easy. -
U.S. v. Ullah and the Problem With the ‘Lone Wolf’
A federal appellate court limited a key asset in the Department of Justice’s counterterrorism toolkit. -
Rethinking Treasury's Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Office
The U.S. doesn’t need a new agency—it needs existing ones to work. Upgrading Treasury’s financial intelligence office offers a start. -
‘Nihilistic Violent Extremism’ Isn’t a Thing, and I’m Tired of Pretending It Is
The catch-all category is misleading and a mistake. -
At a Mosque in San Diego, Trump’s Counterterrorism Strategy Falls Flat
The administration’s strategy trades an accurate assessment of the threat landscape for political rhetoric. -
Nigeria’s Fragmented Security Crisis
The country’s counterterrorism strategy cannot address the range of root causes driving conflict across different regions. -
Syria’s State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Is Blocking Its Recovery
The United States has the authority and the justification to lift the last vestiges of U.S. sanctions. What it appears to lack is the will. -
The Counterterrorism Challenge in Afghanistan’s Borderlands
Where returnees face humanitarian shortfalls, armed groups see opportunities. -
Lawfare Daily: The Jan. 6 Pardonee Crime Wave with Katherine Pompilio
A new Lawfare study reveals that almost 1 in 16 Jan. 6 pardonees have been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of crimes separate from Jan. 6 since the attack. -
The Jan. 6 Pardons: How Many Clemency Recipients Have Faced Other Charges?
The real count is much higher than the public knew.


