Who Are the Rebels in Syria?
No one knows for certain the number of organized opposition groups in Syria and opposition militia forces fighting in the Syrian civil war. These irregular… Read More
Pakistan Threat Growing
Yesterday’s revelation in The Washington Post about the large portion of the U.S. intelligence budget going toward collection efforts on Pakistan is not surprising. What… Read More
Fighting New Terror Threats Requires Defining Them
The way the U.S. President talks about terrorism matters. As chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Representative Michael McCaul (R–TX), recently put it, “Great… Read More
Israel and Palestine Talks: Kerry Should Learn from the Past
A recent poll shows that most Israelis are pessimistic that the new round of talks with Palestine will succeed. A majority of Israelis also oppose… Read More
U.S. Embassies Remain Closed: 5 Heritage Must-Reads on Counterterrorism
Twenty U.S. embassies and consulates remain closed throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Asia this week. The State Department says that “current information suggests that… Read More
Al-Qaeda Hub: East Africa
Four U.S. embassies in sub-Saharan Africa—in Burundi, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Rwanda—remain closed this week in addition to the embassy closures in the Middle East and… Read More
Afghanistan: Withholding Helicopter Training Undermines U.S. Mission
A lot of American blood has been spilt and a lot of treasure has been spent since 2001 to ensure that Afghanistan won’t once again… Read More
Government Investigation Reveals Inadequate Security at U.S. Embassies
Recent testimony has revealed the fragile nature of the security of many American embassies. State Department officials Gregory B. Starr and Bill A. Miller testified… Read More
GUEST POST: 10 Years of Mixed Results from Homeland Security
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS was established to help prevent terrorist attacks within… Read More
GUEST POST: Unconventional Warfare: The Forgotten Threats
On April 15, our nation was the victim of a terrorist attack at one of our most celebrated sporting events, the Boston Marathon. Citizens from… Read More
