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Rational Security: The “A Terrorism Briefing from a Goldendoodle” Edition
This week, Alan Rozenshtein and Quinta Jurecic were joined by Tyler McBrien and Daniel Byman to talk over the week’s national security news, including: -
What to Make of the ISIS-K Attack on Moscow
ISIS-K is a threat, but the jihadist movement as a whole faces many problems. -
What Congress Should Do About Hate Crime Statistics
To improve hate crime statistics, Congress should amend existing legislation, not impose hate crime reporting mandates. -
“Fed Front”: Conspiracy Theories About Federal Government Involvement in Far-Right Extremism Resurface
Elon Musk endorsed a dangerous right-wing conspiracy theory accusing the FBI of controlling the white nationalist group, Patriot Front. -
A Trial in France Raises Hard Questions about the Financing of Terrorism
Two mothers, two journalists, a lawyer, and a stepfather recently stood trial in Paris for charges related to the financing of terrorism. They argued they were trying to save lives. -
Anticipating the Gaza-Driven Terrorism Surge
The Oct. 7 attack and Israeli response has increased the threat of international attacks. The United States needs to consider how it will respond. -
The Israel-Hamas War and Resurgent Jihadist Threats to Europe and the United States
Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State have their disagreements with Hamas, but have capitalized on the Oct. 7 attack to inspire extremists to commit attacks. -
How the Israel-Hamas War Fuels Extremism in the U.S. and Beyond
The rise in anti-Jewish and anti-Arab/Muslim incidents since Oct. 7 has provided fertile ground for the spread of extremism domestically. -
The Signal in the Noise: The 2023 Threats and Those on the Horizon
The U.S. faces a diverse array of enduring and emerging terrorist threats, some domestically focused, others stemming from international conflict. -
Justice Dept. Brings Charges for Attempted Material Support to al-Shabaab
The Justice Department unsealed a complaint charging a New Jersey man with attempted material support of terrorism. -
Attacks on U.S. Warships Justify Self-Defense Against Houthi Forces Ashore
The international law on the use of force in self-defense authorizes U.S. strikes against Houthi missile and drone bases in Yemen to protect American warships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. -
The Year That Was (2023)
The issues—and Lawfare coverage—that kept our editors up at night in 2023.