Threats

Inside America's Shadow War on Terror—and Why It Will Never End

As the Afghanistan war winds down, the war against extremists is nowhere near finished. By James Kitfield

  • James Kitfield, National Journal
Policy

Special Ops Moves from ‘Perpetual War to Perpetual Engagement’

Special Operations commander Adm. William McRaven tells Congress that ‘we need our friends and allies more now than ever before.’ By Ben Watson

  • Ben Watson
Science & Tech

Secret Military Contractors Will Soon Mine Your Tweets

The military wants to use detailed social media data mining to identify violent extremist influences around the world. By Bob Brewin

  • Bob Brewin
Business

The Case for Female SEALs

The military's gender integration problem is about cultural, not physical, barriers. Here's why they should start at the top, with special operations forces. By Elliot Ackerman

  • Elliot Ackerman, The Atlantic
Business

5 Takeaways from the U.S. Special Ops Raids in Somalia and Libya

Two surprise operations illuminate America’s shadow war against terrorists and reveal important elements of Washington’s evolving counterterrorism strategy. By James Kitfield

  • James Kitfield
Threats

Obama Is Changing the Way He Fights the War on Terror

The U.S. moved to capture militants in Libya and Somalia, rather than killing them. It may be better than drones, but it brings political risks. By Sara Sorcher

  • Sara Sorcher, National Journal
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