Information on "Terrorist Attacks"
July 2013
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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 »
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»
January 2013
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10 Jan 2013
Iraq - A Year After the Withdrawal of International Forces
Iraq's security forces have managed to maintain a degree of stability since American combat troops left the country, writes Alex Mackenzie. He reminds us, however, that Baghdad’s security problems are far from over. A growing sectarian divide and political unrest in Syria are just two of them. More on «Iraq - A Year After the Withdrawal of International Forces»
December 2012
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31 Dec 2012
Human Security Report 2012, Chapter 8: Deadly Assaults on Civilians
Contrary to popular belief, deadly assaults and one-sided violence against civilians by governments or armed non-state actors are not on the rise, either in war or in peacetime. This portion of the 2012 HSR carefully defines this species of violence before exploring its role in various types of conflict. More on «Human Security Report 2012, Chapter 8: Deadly Assaults on Civilians»
November 2012
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8 Nov 2012
Troubled Times for the Sinai Peninsula
The Sinai Peninsula has recently experienced an upsurge in extremist violence, particularly against its energy infrastructure. Improving the security of this fragile region, writes Sonia Rothwell, will depend on the domestic and regional policies of the Mursi government and the Obama administration. More on «Troubled Times for the Sinai Peninsula»
May 2012
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25 May 2012
Terrorism in West Africa: The Anarchy That Hasn't Come
While riddled with weak states, West Africa has not become the international terrorist playground some feared it would. That does not mean warnings about extremists should be overlooked however. More on «Terrorism in West Africa: The Anarchy That Hasn't Come» -
9 May 2012
French Counterterrorism Policy in the Wake of Mohammed Merah's Attack
The first successful terrorist attack in 16 years in France is shaping up to be a watershed moment for French counterterrorism policy. More on «French Counterterrorism Policy in the Wake of Mohammed Merah's Attack»
November 2009
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27 Nov 2009
India’s Private Security Metamorphosis
India’s newest private security personnel are rapidly transforming from static security guards to anti-terrorism forces, Jody Ray Bennett writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «India’s Private Security Metamorphosis»
