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New GITMO Recidivism Report Shows Increase in Detainees Suspected of Reengaging
The latest ODNI recidivism report can be found here. Its predecessor, which was released in March, is available here. A few brief takeaways: -
William McCants on "The Believer: How an Introvert with a Passion for Religion and Soccer Became Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, Leader of the Islamic State"
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Jihadology Podcast: Turkish Jihadism at Home and in Syria with North Caucasus Caucus
North Caucasus Caucus comes on the show to talk about his recent research trip to Turkey. He and Aaron discussed the evolution of Turkish governmental policy towards jihadis, Turks’ role in jihadi groups... -
Fourteen Years Ago This Weekend
Fourteen years ago this coming weekend, I was standing on top of the World Trade Center. It had been a long summer at work. The Justice Department office I worked in at the time was operating at a height... -
Domestic Counterterrorism: Material Support or Bust
Editor’s Note: A longstanding counterterrorism tension is how to balance a robust intelligence presence and tough legal measures against hardcore terrorists with the need to gain the support of local com... -
The Latest ISIL Support Prosecution Involving People Inside the United States
Another day, another ISIL material support case involving people within the United States. Like most such cases, the story of Ahmed Mohammed El Gammal's alleged offense conduct involves social media. R... -
Captured: Mastermind behind the 1996 Khobar Towers attack
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Jihadology Podcast: Palestinians and Global Jihad with Samar Batrawi
This episode features an interview with Samar Batrawi on Palestinians and the global jihadi movement. Some of the topics Aaron and Samar discussed include: -
Should the United States Negotiate with Terrorists?
Editor’s Note: No one wants to give terrorists even a shred of legitimacy through negotiations, but even hardline counterterrorist countries like Israel have at times recognized the need to cut a deal wi... -
The US Supports the Rights of Victims of Terrorism. Just Not These.
As the Wall Street Journal recently reported, the U.S. Department of Justice and Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken have filed letters urging a federal judge to weigh the “public interest” when con... -
Audio message from Ayman al-Zawahiri: "Pledging Allegiance To the New Taliban Leader”
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Postponing the Tough Questions Until It's Too Late: How Not to Assist the Rebels in Syria
In recent days, legal blogs have carried commentary on whether or not the President has the legal authority to defend the Syrian rebels that the United States has trained and equipped to take on the Isla...
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