To Stem the Flow of Illicit Drugs from Afghanistan, Follow the Money ReportMarch 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 ArticleJune 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 ReportJune 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 ReportJune 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 ReportJune 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
Looking Ahead to Egypt’s Uncertain Summer of Trials and Tribulations ArticleMay 23, 2014 Looking Ahead to Egypt’s Uncertain Summer of Trials and Tribulations There is no doubt about who will win Egypt’s upcoming presidential election, but what the next president will do—and whether Egypt will stabilize—remains unclear. May 23, 2014 Brian Katulis, Hardin Lang, Mokhtar Awad
What Has to Happen to Close Guantanamo Bay This Year ArticleJanuary 31, 2014 What Has to Happen to Close Guantanamo Bay This Year A closer look reveals achievable steps to close the prison in 11 months. Jan 31, 2014 Ken Gude
Moving Beyond 9/11: The United States Needs a Broader-Based and Sustainable Counterterrorism Policy ArticleFebruary 6, 2013 Moving Beyond 9/11: The United States Needs a Broader-Based and Sustainable Counterterrorism Policy The eventual demise of Al Qaeda will require the United States to formulate a broader-based and sustainable counterterrorism strategy that shifts from a “war on terror” approach to embrace a range of tools to combat new foreign threats. Feb 6, 2013 Peter Juul
‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Is Right: Torture Was Useless in Finding Bin Laden ArticleJanuary 8, 2013 ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Is Right: Torture Was Useless in Finding Bin Laden The critically acclaimed movie highlights the folly of and the moral cost associated with the use of enhanced interrogation techniques. Jan 8, 2013 Ken Sofer
Right-Wing Extremists Aren’t the Lone Wolves They Seem to Be ArticleSeptember 18, 2012 Right-Wing Extremists Aren’t the Lone Wolves They Seem to Be The rise in right-wing extremist and white-supremacist attacks suggests that these radicals are part of larger movements that are gaining support, a trend that we must pay attention to as our country becomes more diverse. Sep 18, 2012 Julie Ajinkya
Interactive Map: Al Qaeda After Osama bin Laden By the Numbers ArticleMay 1, 2012 Interactive Map: Al Qaeda After Osama bin Laden By the Numbers Ken Sofer shows that the terrorist organization is significantly weaker a year after its leader’s death. May 1, 2012 Ken Sofer
The Unaddressed Threat of Female Suicide Bombers ArticleJanuary 5, 2012 The Unaddressed Threat of Female Suicide Bombers Ken Sofer and Jennifer Addison discuss why we need to acknowledge the growing number of female attacks in our counterterrorism strategy. Jan 5, 2012 Ken Sofer, Jennifer Addison