Terrorism & Extremism
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The Awkward History of Russia’s Recent Recognition of the Taliban
A little over three decades after the Soviet Union and the mujahideen fought a long and brutal war, Russia officially recognized the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan. -
A Better Way to Talk About Risk
Defense planners are prepared to accept risk to deter China, but what does that mean for counterterrorism? -
Lawfare Daily: Prosecuting the Sahel's War Influencers with Lindsay Freeman
Why are so-called war influencers posting "conflict content" online? -
When Buddhism Turns Violent
Governments that rely on Buddhist leaders for legitimacy can empower extremists that promote violence. -
Killing for Nothing: The Bizarre Logic of the Palm Springs Bomber
The bomber adhered to fringe anti-life philosophies—joining a troubling trend of attacks inspired by nihilistic ideologies. -
The Problem Is Terrorism, Not Migration
The nexus between terrorism and migration is more complex than often portrayed in public discourse. -
Trump Issues Full or Partial Travel Ban for 19 Countries
The administration says restrictions are necessary because the government “lacks the sufficient information to assess the risks they pose to the United States.” -
U.S. Funding Cuts Risk Jeopardizing Counter-Islamic State Operations
The administration claims it is prioritizing efforts to combat the organization, but funding cuts threaten to undermine vital operations. -
The Strategic Role of the State Department’s Counterterrorism Bureau
The bureau’s role in shaping U.S. counterterrorism strategy is indispensable—but it needs to adapt and be adequately resourced. -
The Light That Only a Trial Can Shed
A review of Emmanuel Carrere, V13: Chronicle of a Trial (Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2024) -
Personal Jurisdiction in Fuld v. PLO and U.S. v. PLO
The Supreme Court will decide whether U.S. federal courts’ jurisdiction for conduct outside of the U.S. violates due process guarantees. -
New Facts About the RDI Program and the Treatment of a 9/11 Defendant
An April military commission opinion suppressing torture-tainted evidence is now publicly available.