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The Taliban Haven’t Changed, But U.S. Policy Must
Officials whitewashing the Taliban as a responsible diplomatic party are getting the organization wrong. -
What Kind of Safe Haven Is Afghanistan?
Al-Qaeda will now have a more permissive environment in which to operate, but the precise context will be important for the U.S. policy response. -
Why Right-Wing Extremists Love the Unabomber
White supremacists and other far-right ideologues are drawing inspiration from Ted Kaczynski's anti-technology manifestos. -
Recalibrating U.S. Counterterrorism: Lessons Learned From Spain
Spain's close counterterrorism cooperation with Morocco provides a model for effective international efforts to prevent terrorist attacks. -
The Big Unanswered Question of the Afghanistan War
Does the United States still have the grit necessary to fight and win long wars? -
The Assad Regime’s Business Model for Supporting the Islamic State
The Syrian government got off the hook for facilitating the terrorist group's rise and funding its operations. -
Thinking Long Term About the Future of Afghanistan
The presence of international terrorist groups may grow in the months and years ahead, but there are steps the United States can take to mitigate the risks. -
Ransomware Lessons for a Nation Held Hostage
Cyberattacks present unique challenges, but governments and businesses can learn from other forms of hostage-taking. -
Five Myths About NATO and Afghanistan
Commentators trying to pass blame for the handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal get the alliance's role in the conflict wrong. -
The Failure of Counterterrorism After the Civil War
The political violence perpetrated by white supremacists in response to Reconstruction and its long-term effects hold lessons for modern counterterrorism policy. -
Despite Cease-Fire in Tigray, No End in Sight for Conflict
The Ethiopian government declared a truce in June, but fighting has continued and the humanitarian crisis has worsened. -
International Security Implications of Central Bank Digital Currencies
Governments need to set norms and establish best practices early as countries begin to launch their own, official digital currencies.