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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. -
When Extreme Nativism Crosses International Boundaries
A pattern of cross-border vigilantism endangers migrants and amplifies QAnon-adjacent conspiracy theories. -
Section 875 Is Having Its Moment
The Justice Department has found its new favorite statute to address domestic extremism. -
Interior Department Inspector General Releases Jan. 6 Report
The inspector general concluded that the organizers of the Jan. 6 Ellipse rally intentionally failed to disclose post-demonstration march plans to authorities. -
How Iranian-Backed Militias Do Political Signaling
Iran and its proxies are using attacks for political signaling. They may be creating escalation challenges that bring them closer to war with the U.S. -
Countering Domestic Violent Extremism in the Ranks: Barriers to Recruitment Screening
Designing policies to address domestic violent extremism in the ranks just became more difficult. -
What the United States Should Do About the Terrorist Threat to Pakistan
The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan is attacking from its safe haven in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. -
Missile Defense in the Israel-Hamas War
Israel battles unprecedented missile threats, and U.S. and Israeli systems have defended against them. Missile defense saves lives and may prevent broader war.