Terrorism & Extremism
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U.S. Sanctions Relief for Syria Is an Important Start, but Not Enough
The Trump administration must offer bolder reforms if it wants to prevent the new Syria from descending into chaos. -
Trump Directs State Department to Recommend Cartels for Terrorism Designation
The order also directs the attorney general and secretary of homeland security to “make operational preparations” to implement any decision the president may make “to invoke the Alien Enemies Act.” -
The Situation: Why the Jan. 6 Pardons Won’t Work
Not even the president can change the truth. -
Trump Declares National Emergency at the Southern Border
The executive order invokes emergency authorities to enable the Defense Department to deploy reservists and oversee military constructions. -
Trump Signs Executive Order ‘Securing Our Borders’
The order directs the secretaries of defense and homeland security to take action to “deter” and “remove” illegal immigrants. -
Why the Terrorgram Collective Designation Matters
Unlike previous State Department terrorism designations of white supremacist groups, Terrorgram has adherents in the United States. -
The Situation: Today Nothing Happened
Reflections on Jan. 6 -
The High-Water Mark of the Jan. 6 Prosecutions
On the fourth anniversary of the attack, 1,583 have been arrested and 1,270 convicted. Now how many will be pardoned? -
Lawfare Daily: The New January 6 Reports
Discussing the DOJ Inspector General's report on Jan. 6. -
On New Orleans, Las Vegas, Virginia, and the Threat of Improvised Explosive Devices
The details emerging from New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Virginia over the past few days make clear that the era of the bomb is not over. -
Lawfare Daily: Accountability for Abu Ghraib
Discussing the landmark verdict in Al-Shimari v. CACI. -
China’s Counterterrorism Ambitions in Africa
China is carving out a counterterrorism role, but this is not necessarily a challenge to the United States.