Homegrown Terror in Orlando
As the investigation into the Orlando attack unfolds, authorities on Monday said it appears the shooting was not part of a plot directed from outside […] More
As the investigation into the Orlando attack unfolds, authorities on Monday said it appears the shooting was not part of a plot directed from outside […] More
The Cipher Brief: Nothing is definitive yet, but Omar Mateen appears to be a case of a lone wolf – possibly inspired by ISIS, but […] More
Three years ago, Edward Snowden’s leaks sent shockwaves through the U.S. intelligence services, disclosing information about surveillance programs and foreign intelligence operations and sparking a […] More
In the three years since the news first broke of Edward Snowden’s trove of leaked National Security Agency documents, debates have raged in the public […] More
In front of a backdrop of American flags, Hillary Clinton on Thursday called presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump’s national security ideas a series of “bizarre […] More
Last week marked the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) action that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. The publicly acknowledged […] More
Today, the role of U.S. Special Forces (SOF) in the fight against terror has never been more important. Mike Vickers, former Under Secretary of Defense […] More
As the war on terror rages on, U.S. Special Forces are at the frontlines of America’s counterterrorism strategy abroad. Michael Waltz, the President of Metis […] More
The two Trumps were on display Wednesday talking about foreign policy and national security. Neither made much sense. “The Cipher Brief has become the most […] More
With fifty percent of U.S. imports travelling by sea, ensuring that ships have a secure place to dock poses a challenge to American law enforcement. […] More
In 2006, Congress passed the Safe Port Act to help ensure that maritime transportation infrastructure was effectively secured from the threat of terrorism. Today, 10 […] More
Following this week’s devastating terror attacks against an airport and metro station in Belgium, the U.S. Embassy in Brussels issued a security message for U.S. […] More
Five Things to Watch as Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau Visits Washington Less than six months after leading his Liberal Party to a decisive victory over […] More
For seven years, President Barack’s efforts to close the terrorist detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba have been thwarted by Congress. But the President has […] More
While most eyes will be focused on the Panthers-Broncos matchup this Sunday, the most important plays will be called behind the scenes by federal and […] More
Major public venues—from stadiums and arenas to concert halls and convention centers—serve as opportune targets for terrorists and other malevolent individuals seeking to carry out […] More
One of the most competitive aspects of major sporting events is the bidding process to host them. Whether it is the Super Bowl, the Olympic […] More
As the calendar turns to 2016, homegrown terrorists seeking to carry out violent jihadi attacks continue to headline the most critical threats to U.S. security. […] More
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