Beginning to answer questions of how and why the initial victory in 2001 was frittered away and the war was ultimately lost

What was Hamas’s strategic objective in launching this weekend’s horrific violence? What should Israel’s be in response? 

 That one of the best militaries in the world should fall victim to such an easily countered attack should have U.S. military planners asking: “Could this happen to us?”

How can African governments and the international community respond to the threats posed by armed groups in African national parks?

Unless policymakers act, increasing threats to public officials will normalize political violence and stymie civic engagement and democratic processes.

Congress should renew and amend FISA Section 702, but adding a warrant requirement is unworkable and will only partially address major U.S. privacy concerns.

Military commissions judge Acosta’s recent ruling finds the “clean team” interviews of Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri are still tainted by torture. 

The new technology may indicate that AQAP is receiving support from the Houthis.