Category: Terrorism & Transnational Threats
22 Articles
- Terrorism & Transnational Threats
Europe’s Opportunity to Counter Russian Influence in the Sahel
As Russia repositions itself on the world stage and the Ukraine War continues, Moscow has found key allies in the new military governments of the Sahel states of Mali, Niger, and…
June 4, 2026
- Terrorism & Transnational Threats
Courting Kabul: How India’s Growing Relationship with the Taliban Threatens Regional Counterterrorism
When the United States withdrew its troops from Afghanistan in August 2021, in accordance with the 2020 Doha Agreement, the Western-backed Afghan government quickly collapsed,…
December 9, 2025
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Terrorism & Transnational Threats
The Transnational Smuggling Fueling Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), an escalation in fighting between the Congolese armed forces and Rwandan-backed March 23 Movement (M23) rebels has brought the…
April 10, 2025
- Terrorism & Transnational Threats
- The Americas
Sovereignty Under Siege: The Geostrategic Imperative of U.S. Action on Cartels
In the aftermath of World War II, the United States emerged as the chief architect and enforcer of a rules-based international order, promoting stability, law, and democratic…
March 18, 2025
- Middle East & North Africa
- Terrorism & Transnational Threats
The Flag of Palestine Versus the Flag of Islam: Delineating Boundaries Within Islamist Terrorism
“Hamas is ISIS,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted following the October 7th Hamas attacks. This statement quickly gained traction, becoming a…
December 20, 2024
- Terrorism & Transnational Threats
Women as Weapons: The Strategic Use of Female Suicide Bombers
In the evolving world of terrorism, the rise of female suicide bombers represents a significant and troubling shift. Traditionally, terrorism has been a male-dominated …
December 13, 2024
- Technology
- Terrorism & Transnational Threats
AI-Enabled Deception: The New Arena of Counterterrorism
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is constantly reshaping the boundaries of innovation, permeating every aspect of modern society, from healthcare to finance. As of November 2023,&…
May 3, 2024
- Technology
- Terrorism & Transnational Threats
Surging Violence and Far-Right Extremism: Unpacking Social Media’s Role in the 2024 Election
Across the Western world, right-wing political movements are on the rise. In the United States, this has manifested in an uptick of far-right extremist activity on the fringes…
April 25, 2024
- Middle East & North Africa
- Terrorism & Transnational Threats
Beyond Conflict: The Ripple Effect of Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea
On October 19, 2023, the U.S.S. Carney intercepted three Houthi cruise missiles and several drones in the Red Sea. The missiles were launched from Yemen and…
April 9, 2024
- Environment and Biosecurity
- Intelligence & National Security
- Terrorism & Transnational Threats
Fentanyl and National Security: How the Opioid Crisis Intersects with Foreign Relations
The November 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco spurred renewed collaboration against the global fentanyl crisis. Notably, U.S. President Joe…
January 19, 2024