Boko Haram Stalks Region Despite Territory Loss
Suicide attacks and deaths attributed to the Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram have been increasing over the first half of 2017. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, […] More
Terrorism
Pakistan and U.S. Don’t See Same Urgency in Terror Fight
The U.S. is calling on Pakistan to eradicate its safe havens for terrorists or else the U.S. will stop providing security assistance and other support […] More
Washington Runs Serious Risk in Coercing Islamabad
U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for Pakistan to stop harboring terrorists, or else – outlined in a speech on U.S. strategy for Afghanistan and South […] More
Southeast Asia Grapples with Extremism Resurgence
Following the recent liberation of Mosul and Raqqa under siege, the so-called Islamic State is slowly collapsing inwards. As it does, the prospect of battle […] More
Returning Foreign Fighters or the Ones Who Stayed Home – What’s Worse?
As the Islamic State diminishes in Iraq and Syria, experts have warned that returning fighters could reorganize and carry out attacks in their home countries. […] More
Spain a Fault Line Between Islam and the West
Thursday’s attack in Barcelona – and possibly today’s attack in Finland – are yet more tragic examples of how common objects such as vehicles and […] More
What Happens in the Middle East Doesn’t Stay in the Middle East
Another deadly terrorist attack hit the streets of Europe Thursday, leaving at least 13 people dead and dozens injured. A van drove through a pedestrian […] More
Jihad in India, Kashmir and Afghanistan: A Boost to Pakistan?
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a group designated by both the U.S. and Pakistan as a terrorist organization, continues to mount attacks against Indian forces in the disputed […] More
Lashkar-e-Taiba Wreaks Havoc in South Asia, Threatens the U.S.
While much of the United States’ attention in South Asia has centered on battling al Qaeda, ISIS, the Haqqani network, and the Afghan Taliban, several […] More
Trump Rhetoric Empowers Dangerous Fringe Violence
President Donald Trump on Tuesday returned to his stance that there is “blame on both sides” for the deadly violence in Charlottesville, Virginia at a […] More
Deadly Burkina Faso Attack Bears Hallmark of Al Qaeda
Early Monday morning, at least two terrorists attacked a prominent Turkish café in the Burkina Faso capital city of Ouagadougou, leaving nearly 20 people dead […] More
Network Take: “Without a Doubt” Charlottesville an Act of Terror
Three days after the deadly violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Donald Trump said “racism is evil” and called out the KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists, “and […] More
Kuwait Sees No Benefit from Gulf Sqaubbling
With the dispute between Qatar and its neighbors nearing the two-month mark with no resolution in sight, Kuwait has stepped in as a mediator in […] More
Cipher Brief Expert View: Travel Ban Undermines U.S. Credibility
Earlier this month, the U.S. State Department issued a memorandum stating that foreign countries are required to provide increased information and data about their citizens […] More
How the U.S. Financial Blacklist Shapes Foreign Policy
The U.S. government imposes sanctions on individuals, companies, and nations for a variety of reasons, but the practical consequences are always the same: U.S. sanctions […] More
Murky U.S.-Pakistan Relationship Defined by Afghan War
For the last 15 years, the U.S. and Pakistan have struggled to navigate the murky nature of their relationship as they strive to bring security […] More
Pakistan’s Proxy Strategy Principal Cause of Mistrust for U.S.
Despite Pakistani claims to have taken action against all terrorist groups on its soil, U.S. government officials have continued to signal that neither anti-Afghan Taliban […] More
Great Potential to Deepen U.S.-Pakistani Relations
As the Trump Administration debates sets its policy for the way forward in Afghanistan, it will also need to consider the role of Pakistan in […] More