Science & Tech
The Islamic State's Cyber War Crimes
The Islamic State group's grisly videos are much more than a mere record of war crimes.
Policy
Why the ICC Won't Investigate Violence in Palestine Any Time Soon
There is very little upside for the International Criminal Court to open a costly, formal investigation into a conflict with so many antagonists and counter-claims.
Threats
The Students at the Kenyan University Were Warned of a Terrorist Attack
A raggedy poster — assumed to be a joke — foretold of a coming campus assault.
Threats
Terrorists Are Turning Their Sights on Schools and Students
From attacks on schools by the Pakistani Taliban to kidnappings of students by Boko Haram in Nigeria, young people are proving an alluring target for violent groups.
Policy
Boko Haram and Hackers Couldn't Stop the Nigerian Election
Millions of Nigerians ignored threats of violence and endured long waits at some faulty polling stations as voting for their new president extended through Sunday.
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How To Spot a Terrorist, TSA Edition
Next time you travel, be careful not to complain about airport security.
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Tunisia Won't Derail From Democracy
A recent terrorist attack, doesn't signal the country's slide into violence and repression. Still, Washington needs to ensure the country's future.
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US Confirms Drone Strike Killed Al-Shabaab Leader Tied to Mall Attack
A U.S. drone last week killed Adan Garar, who Pentagon officials said planned Western attacks and was linked to Kenya’s West Gate Mall massacre.
Science & Tech
Three Steps To Destroy ISIS on Twitter
Data scientists say Twitter has done much to thwart ISIS, but offer these simple steps to degrade the group and its massive online following.
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Why the US Hesitates in the Fight Against Boko Haram
An effective counterinsurgency strategy hinges more on increasing the legitimacy of America's allies in Africa than it does on training the U.S. military can provide.
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How the ISIS-Boko Haram Alliance Will Alter Nigeria's Future
Boko Haram's affiliation with the Islamic State will likely yield more for the Nigerian insurgency's recruiting than any game-changing operational assistance.
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Is It Time for a Counterinsurgency Approach to the Cyber War Against ISIS?
What's missing in policy discussions about ISIS is a sense of an overarching strategic framework for countering the group in cyberspace.
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US Military Concerned ISIS Fighters Returning to Caribbean Could Reach Border
A top US commander warns Caribbean and South American countries are unable to track 100 foreign fighters that could return from Syria.
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Boko Haram's Turn to ISIS Reflects a Terrorist Group In Retreat, Analysts Say
Boko Haram is dangerous, but any new allegiance with the Islamic State will not necessarily make them stronger or more effective.
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Iraqi Security Forces Launch Offensive To Retake Tikrit from ISIS
A battle for the strategic city of Tikrit has begun, with Iranian-backed militias and Iraqi security forces battling Islamic State militants.
Threats
The US, ISIS and the War of Narratives That's Being Lost
It's no secret that countering ISIS messaging requires telling a better story. So why hasn't the U.S. come up with one yet?
Policy
2016 Hopeful Gov. Scott Walker Equates Wisconsin Protesters With ISIS
The governor said as commander in chief, he’d handle militant terrorists as he faced protesters back in Wisconsin.
Science & Tech
How the Military Will Fight ISIS on the Dark Web
ISIS already is on the Dark Web raising money through Bitcoin. The military is on the Dark Web, too.
Policy
White House Counter-Extremism Summit Shows Hearts And Minds Don’t Come Easy
White House summit shows 'hearts and minds' aren't easily won -- at home or abroad.
Policy