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Elena Pokalova

Elena Pokalova, PhD, is Department Chair and Associate Professor at the College of International Security Affairs of National Defense University in Washington, D.C.
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Terrorists Aren’t Staying In Jail as Long as You Might Think

Most convicted of terror offenses stay just a few years, and receive far too little rehabilitation support before and after they leave.

  • Elena Pokalova
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Pay More Attention to the Women of ISIS

Many are victims of the terrorist group. But others have demonstrated their resolve to use violence and seek revenge for the Caliphate.

  • Elena Pokalova