Terrorism & Extremism
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The Klan Act: Legal Liability for Political Violence
A recent federal court opinion clarifies a portion of the Ku Klux Klan Act, providing a tool to address election-related violence. -
Justice Department Charges Six Senior Hamas Leaders
The Justice Department indicted the Hamas leaders on charges of terrorism, murder conspiracy, and sanctions-evasion. -
U.K.’s Southport Riots Show Extremism Is Evolving—Policy Should Too
The riots demonstrate shifting trends in extremist activity, online and offline. U.K. policymakers need to adjust regulation accordingly. -
Secretary Austin's Fateful GTMO Plea Deals Decision
The history of torture-tainted cases in the military commissions demonstrates the near impossibility of obtaining death penalty judgments. -
Where Is the Taliban Regime Three Years In?
It is in a relatively strong position, facing just a few potentially serious threats. -
Rational Security: The “Minnesota Nice” Edition
This week, the whole gang—Alan Rozenshtein, Quinta Jurecic, and Scott Anderson—got back together to discuss the week's big national security news. -
Chatter: Reconceptualizing National Security with Gina Bennett
How are national security and parenting lessons related? -
The 9/11 Plea Deals Were the Only Way Out
The government’s withdrawal from the plea agreements in the 9/11 Case at Guantanamo ignores a reality that the parties are willing to accept. -
Learning from Islamic State-Khorasan Province’s Recent Plots
The organization's plans show a clear pattern. Policymakers should take note. -
Lawfare Daily: Gen. Baker on the 9/11 Guilty Pleas that Were… Then Weren’t
What happened to the guilty plea deal reached with individuals charged with planning 9/11? -
Dept. of Homeland Security OIG Releases Report on Secret Service’s response to Jan. 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol
The report finds that the Secret Service improperly assessed the threat of violence. -
The National Security Law Podcast: Deal, No Deal