Following the recapture of Mosul, the second largest city in the country, the government of Iraq issued a proclamation extolling the defeat of The Islamic State. Not long thereafter, the administration of President Donald Trump, following the collapse of the operational headquarters in Raqqa, Syria and in their strong-hold Deir…
The unfolding counterterrorism activities inside Africa’s most populist country remains both a fascinating story and one which continues to be grossly underreported. A wealthy state in many ways, Nigeria continues to struggle with its single greatest security challenge—the specter of subnational terrorism. The specific form of terrorism has confounded Nigeria’s…
Unlike his predecessors, President Donald Trump’s war on terror is not a subject of the mainstream media. What accounts for the absence of serious coverage? Why is America’s longest war no longer the subject of the media’s fascination? This blog post endeavors to address these questions with…
Understanding the linkage between leadership, strategy, and counterterrorism is important if the United States is to win the war on terrorism. This post explores the four variables that are central to understanding what constitutes an effective counterterrorism strategy. At issue, a central point of this post is how do…
In recent discussions with former students many have inquired about some of the signature issues or debates during the period of contemporary counterterrorism. This post addresses several issues. What accounts for why counterterrorism is conducted differently during the period of international terrorism than in the current era which…
Slogans have been critical during the ever-expanding war on terrorism. Slogans for example provide a sense of direction that indicate how American presidential administrations are confronting the threat of transnational terrorism. Slogans are also useful in galvanizing public support for the battle ahead. In an interesting observation, Jonathan Matusitz argues…