Sports Security: Protecting Your Venue
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
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A Proactive Approach
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
Host City Benefits
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
Combatting the Al Shabaab Threat
The lack of good governance and the spread of terrorism seem to go hand in hand. That is quite apparent in East Africa. Just last […] More
A War We Can’t Win
Long before 9/11, Washington regarded East Africa as a fertile playing ground for terrorists. Osama bin Laden spent half a decade in the Sudan during […] More
Defeating Al-Qaeda’s Nodes
Al Qaeda and the Islamic State thrive in lawless and ungoverned spaces where there is no rule of law to keep them in check. Al […] More
How the Revival of Confucianism Hurts Women in China
Chinese President Xi Jinping has a moral and cultural crisis on his hands. For decades following the Chinese Cultural Revolution, Chinese leaders focused rebuilding efforts […] More
Security and Stability in Afghanistan
With the international community focused on the expanding threat from ISIS, the persistent threat the Taliban poses to stability in Afghanistan seems to be getting […] More
The Role Pakistan Plays
Conventional wisdom expected the Taliban to pose a security challenge following the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops from Afghanistan. The Obama Administration and Afghan […] More