Guns Are Fueling the Rise in Domestic Extremist Violence Across the Country Fact SheetSep 15, 2022 Guns Are Fueling the Rise in Domestic Extremist Violence Across the Country The rise in domestic extremism across the country is being fueled by easy access to guns and dangerous right-wing propaganda. Sep 15, 2022 Marissa Edmund
In the Aftermath of the White Supremacist Buffalo Terror Attack, These Policies Could Help Prevent Future Hate-Fueled Crimes ArticleMay 16, 2022 In the Aftermath of the White Supremacist Buffalo Terror Attack, These Policies Could Help Prevent Future Hate-Fueled Crimes It is vital that policymakers take immediate action to address the scourge of guns and hate. May 16, 2022 Nicole Lee Ndumele, Eugenio Weigend Vargas
Personal Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 ArticleSep 10, 2021 Personal Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Staff and fellows at the Center for American Progress share how 9/11 changed their lives. Sep 10, 2021 Center for American Progress staff and fellows
The Lessons Learned for U.S. National Security Policy in the 20 Years Since 9/11 ArticleSep 10, 2021 The Lessons Learned for U.S. National Security Policy in the 20 Years Since 9/11 There were important gains coming out of America’s post-9/11 foreign policy, but some important successes came at great strategic, material, and human costs. Sep 10, 2021 Brian Katulis, Peter Juul
4 First Steps for Congress To Address White Supremacist Terrorism ReportOct 30, 2020 4 First Steps for Congress To Address White Supremacist Terrorism As tensions rise ahead of the upcoming election, the 116th Congress can and should act now to confront the surge in violent white supremacy across the country. Oct 30, 2020 Simon Clark, Karuna Nandkumar, James Lamond
The Future of U.S.-Jordanian Counterterrorism Cooperation ReportNov 30, 2017 The Future of U.S.-Jordanian Counterterrorism Cooperation As the United States and Jordan enter the next phase of bilateral counterterrorism cooperation, they should work together to continue to strengthen Jordan’s security services. Nov 30, 2017 Hardin Lang, William Wechsler, Alia Awadallah
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Guantanamo ArticleNov 9, 2017 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Guantanamo Trump’s momentary flirtation with Guantanamo only served to expose its failures and the hypocrisy of Republicans’ fight to keep it open. Nov 9, 2017 Ken Gude
Losing the War of Ideas ReportAug 17, 2017 Losing the War of Ideas Battlefield victories will prove short-lived without a more focused strategy to tackle terrorist ideology. Aug 17, 2017 Alia Awadallah, Hardin Lang, Kristy Densmore
Trump Needs to Understand and Respect These 6 Basic Rules of Counterterrorism ArticleMar 29, 2017 Trump Needs to Understand and Respect These 6 Basic Rules of Counterterrorism President Trump is ignoring cardinal rules of effective counterterrorism to the detriment of American security and the benefit of the nation’s enemies. Mar 29, 2017 Yoram Schweitzer, Hardin Lang
After Liberation ReportJul 26, 2016 After Liberation If the U.S. investment in military operations in Iraq is to pay lasting dividends and set the scene for long-term success in the region, it must be accompanied by stabilization efforts in areas liberated from the Islamic State. Jul 26, 2016 Hardin Lang, Muath Al Wari
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Past EventJan 14, 2016 Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction The Role of the U.S.-Japan Alliance Jan 14, 2016
Anti-Muslim Sentiment Is a Serious Threat to American Security ReportNov 25, 2015 Anti-Muslim Sentiment Is a Serious Threat to American Security ISIS is following a clear and determined strategy to provoke an anti-Muslim backlash and ignite a clash of civilizations. Nov 25, 2015 Ken Gude
The Terror Gap Fact SheetNov 20, 2015 The Terror Gap With the ever-present threat of lone-wolf and homegrown terrorists perpetrating attacks on American soil, it is important to close the terror gap in order to prevent known terror suspects from easily purchasing guns. Nov 20, 2015
Blood, Oil, and Cash: Confronting Terror Finance in Today’s Middle East Past EventNov 2, 2015 Blood, Oil, and Cash: Confronting Terror Finance in Today’s Middle East Nov 2, 2015
Confronting the Terror Finance Challenge in Today’s Middle East ReportNov 2, 2015 Confronting the Terror Finance Challenge in Today’s Middle East The United States must update its terror finance policy framework to meet new challenges and enduring threats from state actors and nonstate groups. Nov 2, 2015 Hardin Lang, Peter Juul, Trevor Sutton
An Ounce of Prevention ReportJun 4, 2015 An Ounce of Prevention To save lives and blunt the impact of the terror tactics used by ISIS and other militant groups, the United States and other countries must cooperate to stem the flow of improvised explosive device, or IED, components and reinforce global partnership. Jun 4, 2015 Mary Beth Goodman
It’s the USA Freedom Act or Nothing ArticleMay 22, 2015 It’s the USA Freedom Act or Nothing Sen. Mitch McConnell has a simple choice: reform government surveillance or see it expire. May 22, 2015 Ken Gude
Security in Afghanistan: 5 Key Areas for U.S. Action ReportMar 17, 2015 Security in Afghanistan: 5 Key Areas for U.S. Action Any adjustment to the withdrawal timeline of U.S. troops from Afghanistan must consider the critical needs of the Afghan National Security Forces. Mar 17, 2015 Ariella Viehe, Katherine Blakeley, Aarthi Gunasekaran
To Stem the Flow of Illicit Drugs from Afghanistan, Follow the Money ReportMar 17, 2015 To Stem the Flow of Illicit Drugs from Afghanistan, Follow the Money Afghanistan is the world’s largest producer of opium. Curbing the drug trade will require enhanced efforts to monitor the flow of illicit financial funds, as well as Afghan political will to enforce action. Mar 17, 2015 Mary Beth Goodman, Trevor Sutton
Building Foreign Security Forces as a Counterterrorism Strategy Is Not a One-Size-Fits-All Approach ArticleJun 24, 2014 Building Foreign Security Forces as a Counterterrorism Strategy Is Not a One-Size-Fits-All Approach Before embarking on a new $5 billion fund to support foreign counterterrorism efforts, the United States should closely examine its record in helping to build security-force capacity in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Jun 24, 2014 Peter Juul
On the Brink: Managing the ISIS Threat in Iraq ReportJun 17, 2014 On the Brink: Managing the ISIS Threat in Iraq The Obama administration needs to launch a comprehensive strategy for the region and prepare for the possible targeted use of force in Iraq to halt the rise of a new terrorist group that could threaten America. Jun 17, 2014 Brian Katulis, Hardin Lang, Vikram Singh
U.S. Middle East Policy at a Time of Regional Fragmentation and Competition ReportJun 16, 2014 U.S. Middle East Policy at a Time of Regional Fragmentation and Competition A new era of extremism, sectarianism, and competition between regional powers requires the United States to update its regional strategy. Jun 16, 2014 Brian Katulis, Peter Juul
Jordan in the Eye of the Storm ReportJun 12, 2014 Jordan in the Eye of the Storm As Jordan wrestles with the effects of the Arab uprisings and the Syrian civil war, the United States should support the country’s political and economic reform. Jun 12, 2014 Brian Katulis, Hardin Lang, Mokhtar Awad