Border Security as a Political Football
In the increasingly politicized environment surrounding President Obama’s attempt to pass comprehensive immigration reform, border security again became the focus. In an attempt to take… Read More
WATCH: The Intelligence and Security Failure in Libya
Nearly one month ago, on the anniversary of September 11, terrorists attacked the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, killing four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador to… Read More
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58 More Reasons Boko Haram Should Be Designated a Terrorist Organization
At least 58 people are dead in Nigeria, victims of another religiously motivated attack against Christians from the Muslim group Boko Haram. Hundreds of Boko… Read More
India’s Arrest of Mumbai Attack Planner Shines Light on Pakistani Role
With the arrest of terrorist handler Sayeed Zabiuddin Ansari (alias Abu Hamza) at the New Delhi air port on June 21, India has made a… Read More
Anticipating the Next Terror Threat
As the first anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden came to pass, European and American officials openly lamented the possibility of al-Qaeda operatives… Read More
Afghanistan: Negotiating While Withdrawing Is Poor Strategy
In the wake of a U.S. Army staff sergeant’s murdering 16 Afghan civilians (mostly women and children), U.S. officials are contemplating the pace and scope… Read More
Awlaki’s Death: What Does It Mean for the Horn of Africa?
Earlier today, President Obama confirmed the death of Anwar al-Awlaki, the U.S.-born Islamist radical and an important leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)…. Read More
Top 10 Reads: July 6, 2011
Catching you up on clips, commentary and news of the day. Sign up for the daily email update from Scribe. What would the founders do about… Read More
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Iraqi Refugees Plot to Aid al-Qaeda
Last week, Waad Ramadan Alwan and his cousin Mohanad Shareef Hammadi were arrested in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The men, both Iraqi refugees, had been allegedly… Read More
Avoiding Little Rock Part II
Yesterday, authorities arrested Antonio Martinez in a plot to bomb a military recruiting center in Maryland. This plot was very similar to the Little Rock,… Read More
