Information on "Terrorism"
August 2013
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1 Aug 2013
Negotiating with the Taliban: Pakistan’s Dangerous Dilemma
The newly elected Pakistani government remains at the forefront of efforts to negotiate with the Taliban. However, given its identity and ideology, Salma M Siddiqui warns that the risks of accommodation could be grave indeed. More on «Negotiating with the Taliban: Pakistan’s Dangerous Dilemma»
July 2013
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11 Jul 2013
The Future of US Cyber Command
The US military's cyber arms have had many institutional homes over the last 20 years – the latest being US Cyber Command. Today, the Atlantic Council's Jason Healey explores the possible next-step option – breaking Cyber Command away from its unwieldy parent, US Strategic Command. More on «The Future of US Cyber Command» -
5 Jul 2013
A Revolt within the al Qaeda Movement
The leader of the Islamic State of Iraq recently defied a directive from al Qaeda’s Ayman al-Zawahiri to not merge his organization with its Syrian counterparts. According to Stratfor’s Scott Stewart, the message is clear – the concept of global jihad is truly ‘yesterday’s news’. More on «A Revolt within the al Qaeda Movement» -
2 Jul 2013
Under Pressure: The Curious Origins of the Pressure Cooker Improvised Explosive Device
Who or what has inspired terrorist organizations or 'lone wolves' terrorists to use pressure cooker improvised explosive devices? The answer is going to surprise you, says Jeremiah Foxwell. Their use is tied to the activities of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees! More on «Under Pressure: The Curious Origins of the Pressure Cooker Improvised Explosive Device»
June 2013
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19 Jun 2013
Niger's Growing Jihadist Problem
Today, our partners at Stratfor warn that Jihadist activity is on the rise in Niger. They attribute this worrying trend to intensive counterterrorism operations across West Africa and to the Nigerien military's involvement in northern Mali. More on «Niger's Growing Jihadist Problem » -
6 Jun 2013
Time to Dispel Some Myths about Terrorism
Should 'high-profile' events like 9/11 and the recent attacks in Woolwich guide counterterrorism policy agendas? Gary LaFree thinks not. In today's video presentation, he dispels a number of myths associated with terrorism and argues against counter-terror policies largely defined by 'black swan' events. More on «Time to Dispel Some Myths about Terrorism»
May 2013
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6 May 2013
Why Terrorism is Different
While the Boston Marathon bombing was immediately labeled as a terrorist attack, the US has witnessed several outbreaks of mass violence that weren’t defined that way. Today, James Joyner revisits a familiar definitional game – i.e., he tries to distinguish one form of politically motivated violence from another. More on «Why Terrorism is Different»
April 2013
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26 Apr 2013
The Threat from Rising Extremism in the Maldives
The Maldives depends upon a healthy tourist industry for its economic survival. Yet, as the CTC’s Animesh Roul reveals, a dramatic rise in jihadist activities and the violence that accompanies them is placing the Islands’ economic wellbeing in jeopardy. More on «The Threat from Rising Extremism in the Maldives» -
24 Apr 2013
Bahrain Places Hezbollah on Terrorist List
Bahrain has become the first Arab country to put Hezbollah on its list of terrorist organizations. Claude Salhani traces this development back to the violent protests experienced during the Arab Spring, as well as Manama's claim that the militant group has been training anti-government Bahrainis in Lebanon. More on «Bahrain Places Hezbollah on Terrorist List» -
15 Apr 2013
Disrupting Undersea Cables: Cyberspace's Hidden Vulnerability
Cybersecurity just means protecting the Internet and its content, right? Not so, says Paul Saffo. What about the undersea cables that transfer critical data and communications around the world? According to Saffo, they’ve become increasingly vulnerable to terrorist attacks. More on «Disrupting Undersea Cables: Cyberspace's Hidden Vulnerability»
