Russia’s Weaponization of Antisemitism
We must inoculate the world’s nations as to the Moscow-origins of the recent spike of antisemitism and make clear that only our enemies win through this dangerous unruliness.
Dagestan
Antisemitism, Russian Disinformation and the West
As Russia falsely accuses the West and Ukraine of inciting antisemitic violence on Russian territory, perhaps it’s time for the West to use its own information operations to set the record straight.
Op-eds
The second war against the Jews
Iran’s rulers are globalizing it
Op-eds
How Iran’s Ethnic Divisions Are Fueling the Revolt
Non-Persian minorities, often overlooked in the West, may hold the key to the uprising’s course.
Op-eds
What Happened at the Biden-Putin Summit? Not Much.
The two discussed Afghanistan, cyberattacks, and more.
Op-eds
Jihadists Under Investigation
The system was blinking red for months prior to the June 12 terrorist attack in Orlando. Since early 2015, the FBI has repeatedly warned the American public that the threat of violent attacks is...
Op-eds
Heading Toward An EMP Catastrophe
For over a decade now, since the Congressional EMP Commission delivered its first report to Congress eleven years ago in July of 2004, various Senate and House committees have heard from numerous scie...
Congressional Testimonies
Dagestani Jihadist Swears Allegiance to Islamic State, Invoking Backlash
Earlier this month, Rustam Asilderov, a senior jihadist in Dagestan, released a video in which he pledged allegiance (bayat) to the head of the Islamic State, Abu Bakr al Baghdadi. Asild...
Op-eds
One Year On: Mystery Still Shrouds Boston Bombers
One year ago today, two backpack bombs were detonated at the Boston Marathon, killing three people. More than 260 others were wounded or maimed. In the months since, many man-hours have been spen...
Op-eds
Assessing Terrorism in the Caucasus and the Threat to the Homeland
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Congressional Testimonies
Political, Economic, and Security Situation in Africa
Watch the hearing here. Chairman Kaine, Ranking Member Risch...
Congressional Testimonies
The Volgograd Suicide Bombing in Context
A female suicide bomber carried out an attack in the southern Russian city of Volgograd on Monday, killing 6 and injuring 33 civilians on...
Policy Briefs
Après Putin, Le Déluge?
At first blush, Ilan Berman’s timing could hardly be worse. His new book, Implosion: Th...
Op-eds
Notes on the Tsarnaevs’ Radicalization
The investigation into the radicalization of the Boston Marathon bombing’s Tsarnaev brothers has only just begun. While the picture of the radicalization of th...
Op-eds
Investigating the Boston Bombers’ Foreign Ties
There is still much we don’t know about the Boston Marathon bombers. It will take time to piece together a more complete picture of their backgrounds. But the investigation has taken an imp...
Op-eds
Dagestani Jihadist Group Issues Statement on Boston Bombings
Vilayat Dagestan, a jihadist group that is part of the Caucasus Emirate, an al Qaeda-linked group operating in the North Caucas...
Op-eds
Manhunt Continues in Boston, as Analysts Turn to Social Media for Clues
The manhunt for one of the two chief suspects in this week's Boston Marathon bombings has continued throughout the day. And as the younger of two brothers is pursued by authorities, analysts...
Op-eds
Palestinian Jihadist Trainer Killed Fighting for Al Nusrah Front
Co-authored by David Barnett A Palestinian jihadist military trainer and commander who was a member of the Tawhid and Jihad Group in Jerusalem and who previously served with Ham...
Op-eds
Mujahideen Shura Council is Consolidation of Salafi-Jihadist Groups in Gaza: Sources
By David Barnett On Saturday, the Israeli Air Force killed Abu al Walid al Maqdisi (a.k.a....
Op-eds
4 AQAP Fighters Killed in Drone Strike in Southern Yemen
The US killed four people, including two al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula fighters, in a drone airstrike in southern Yemen. The unmanned Predators or Reapers fired missiles at a vehicle...