The Next 'Field of Jihad'
As the anniversary of 9/11approaches, it brings a time of deep reflection, not only on what was lost on that day in 2001, but also on what has been lost by the U.S. since (Benghazi, 2012) and how to...
Political Motivation Separates Violence and Terror
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Terrorists Learn Tactics by Watching Each Other
Earlier today, an improvised explosive device was detonated on the London underground railway, known as the Tube, injuring more than 20 people in what British authorities have deemed a terrorist...
Second Generation: Caught Between Two Worlds
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NYPD’s Intelligence Division: Answering the Terrorism Challenge Post 9/11
In the aftermath of 9/11, every major security, law enforcement, and intelligence organization initiated changes to address the looming terrorist threat. None made more profound changes to its...