For nearly seventeen years, discourse on the war on terrorism has focused almost exclusively on the military dimensions of the conflict. The problem is that the military dimensions have overshadowed the diplomatic initiatives that have been implemented both prior to and in the wake of Al Qaeda’s September 11, 2011…
As with everything concerning the Trump presidency, there is always the need for an assessment. Such evaluations are all-too-often partisan. In this early examination, the author is concerned not with the politics but with Trump’s quest to reestablish US leadership and momentum in the war on terrorism. Through the prism…
Covering four American President’s, the US military represented the principal instrument in dealing with transnational terrorist threats. In short, the role of the US military during the war on terrorism has been significant. This post addresses several questions. Those questions include the following. What strategies were used by US…
During the war on terrorism, partnerships have come in many forms. Former FBI director Robert S. Mueller, III, spoke about the significance of partnerships as form of law enforcement cooperation. In the words of Mueller, “[In]… the FBI we’ve sent more than 275 extra Agents and support employees to help…
This post addresses some (but certainly not all) of the major instruments that constitute President George W. Bush’s post-9/11 counterterrorism infrastructure that unfolded in the wake of Al Qaeda’s deadly attack. Additionally, this post addresses how and in what ways President Barack Obama and the current White House occupant President…
On December 11, 2016, the Islamic State recaptured the historic Syria city of Palmyra. The offensive occurred during the final phase of Syrian-Russian offensive to drive the remaining anti-government rebels from Aleppo. This post addresses issues not captured in the wake of the Islamic State offensive in Palmyra. The Resurrection…