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
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 ArticleJan 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 ArticleFeb 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 ArticleJan 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 ArticleSep 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 ArticleJan 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
Iranian Terror Operations on American Soil ArticleOct 26, 2011 Iranian Terror Operations on American Soil CAP Senior Fellow Lawrence Korb testifies before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence and Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management. Oct 26, 2011 Lawrence J. Korb
A Victory for the United States but Not the Defeat of Al Qaeda in Yemen ArticleSep 30, 2011 A Victory for the United States but Not the Defeat of Al Qaeda in Yemen Anwar al-Awlaki’s lawful killing removes a genuine threat to the United States, but it brings Yemen no closer to peace and stability, writes Ken Gude. Sep 30, 2011 Ken Gude
The Evolution of Terrorism Since 9/11 ArticleSep 9, 2011 The Evolution of Terrorism Since 9/11 We’ve been successful in dismantling transnational terrorist networks such as Al Qaeda in the last 10 years, writes Ken Sofer. But we need to prepare for smaller, domestic threats. Sep 9, 2011 Ken Sofer
What Have We Learned in the 10 Years Since 9/11? In the NewsSep 9, 2011 What Have We Learned in the 10 Years Since 9/11? Bishop Gene Robinson asks us to reflect on what we've learned since the 9/11 events. Sep 9, 2011 The Huffington Post Bishop Gene Robinson
Conservatives Once Again Play Politics with U.S. Counterterrorism Policy ArticleJul 22, 2011 Conservatives Once Again Play Politics with U.S. Counterterrorism Policy An op-ed by Sens. Joe Lieberman and Kelly Ayotte gets it wrong again on the best way to prosecute terrorists, writes Ken Gude. Jul 22, 2011 Ken Gude