Countering ISIS' Message
ISIS has stood out among other terrorist organizations for, among other factors, its deftness at strategic communication. Using propaganda to increase followership is certainly not […] More
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The ISIS WMD Threat
In a town filled with a seemingly endless number of acronyms, none are dreaded as much as ISIS and WMD—especially when put together. Recent allegations […] More
The Northern Triangle: The Most Violent Region in the World
After 10,500 unaccompanied minors crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, seeking asylum in October and November, many asked, what kind of parents would send their children on […] More
Solving Mexico’s Violence Problem
In the last scene of the movie Sicario, children in Ciudad Juarez play soccer as their parents cheer from the sidelines. Gunshots are heard in […] More
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Defeating Boko Haram
On March 7, 2015, Boko Haram pledged allegiance to ISIS. Nearly a year later, has either of these terrorist groups gained from this partnership? For […] More
The Caucasus: Instability Increasing
The Caucuses region is simmering with tension, and, due to its strategic geographic location and Caspian energy markets, the international community cannot afford to let […] More
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
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
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
Tech in Latin America: Opportunities and Challenges
It seems that wherever opportunities for innovation and technological developments arise, cyber attacks are not far behind. Latin American countries are certainly seeing this trend […] More
The Evolution of Weapons of Mass Destruction
North Korea’s claim to have tested a hydrogen bomb earlier this month and allegations that ISIS used a mustard agent against Iraqi Kurds in August […] More
Stability in Sub-Saharan Africa
Historically, Sub-Saharan Africa has been most known for poverty, hunger, corruption, and violence. Alongside this message, the image of a rising, or aspiring, Africa has […] More
Colombia: Peace Deal in Jeopardy
The plan to sign a peace agreement early next year to end the more than 50-year civil war in Colombia appears to be in jeopardy. […] More
Preparing Today’s Military for Tomorrow’s Wars
Whether or not we are officially at war with ISIS is a reoccurring debate in today’s mass media. Part of what makes this question so […] More
Will Canada Pull Back?
When it comes to security, Canada is rarely recognized as one of the top players. The Canadian elections last month, however, brought Canada’s security policies […] More
Securing the Border
The U.S.-Mexican border is likely to be a hot a topic of discussion during the Republican debate Wednesday night, with unauthorized immigration as the main […] More
The US-Mexico Relationship
Spanning 1,954 miles, the U.S.-Mexican border has been one of the most discussed topics in this election cycle—though primarily for its security implications. Equally important […] More
Ebola: An End in Sight?
Ebola may be out of most news headlines, but it has not completely vanished from West Africa. Although the health situation has dramatically improved, there […] More
Review: Netflix’s Narcos
Pablo Escobar’s childhood dream was to be a millionaire by the time he was 22. It is unclear if he met that specific goal, but […] More