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The United States Learned From Iraq and Afghanistan. Russia Didn’t.
The U.S. military would probably fare better in a conventional conflict like Russia's war in Ukraine, but not all the lessons it learned in the war on terror would serve it well. -
The History of Countering Violent Extremism Tends to Repeat. It Shouldn’t.
Ambitious national CVE policies are trapped in a vicious circle that restarts after every major terrorist attack. -
Iraq in the Era of the Abraham Accords
As Biden heads to the Middle East, there are limits to the potential for diplomatic breakthroughs. -
Why Is It So Difficult to Get Off a Terrorist List?
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's unusual request to be removed from the U.S. terrorism lists is unlikely to be fulfilled, but this reflects bureaucratic inertia and political incentives as much as the group's radi... -
Russia’s 'Demonstration Army' Is a Red Flag for U.S. Security Force Assistance
The Russian military's prioritization of dramatic public displays over exercises that simulate combat have left it ill-prepared for the war in Ukraine. But U.S. security force assistance programs often i... -
Overturning Roe: What Might This Mean for Military Culture?
Declining availability of abortion care will make it more difficult for women in uniform to keep their healthcare decisions private, and the military's policies may reinforce harmful stereotypes. -
The United Nations’ List of 'Not Listed' Terrorist Entities
What does it mean when individuals and groups are included in U.N. terrorism reports but don't make the cut for sanctions? -
The Ukraine Strain in the U.S.-UAE Partnership
The Russian invasion shows how the relationship between the United States and the UAE is changing—but also how it will remain the same. -
Expanding U.S. Counterterrorism in Somalia Is Necessary but Insufficient
The recent redeployment of U.S. troops won't change the security landscape of Somalia, but it could provide an opportunity for change. -
NATO Must Get Resilience Right to Withstand Russia and China
NATO's new Strategic Concept, to be released in June, will need to clearly define the alliance's mission. -
How Education Decreases the Fear of Terrorism
Part of terrorism's power is its ability to generate fear disproportionate to the actual threat. Research shows that learning about terrorism curbs this effect. -
New Ideas for Over-the-Horizon Counterterrorism in Afghanistan
The United States should be exploring new approaches for attaining its counterterrorism goals.