The motives for the deadliest shooting in US history have yet to be fully uncovered. With 50 dead and 53 wounded according to current estimates, the gruesome attack that took […]
Victims of Orlando Shooting No Strangers to Violence →
The State Department’s Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism released “Country Reports on Terrorism 2015” earlier this month. According to the report, total terrorist attacks and overall deaths due
Country Reports on Terrorism 2015: Fewer Attacks, Fewer Deaths →
Since 2014, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has plotted 75 attacks against the West. Whether simply inspired by ISIS ideology and carried out by lone actors or
Terror Gone Viral :Overview of the 75 ISIS-Linked Plots Against the West →
The European Union’s First Response Network (FRN) recently convened to discuss the evolving methods of Islamic State (IS) terrorists in Europe. Comprised of counter-terrorism experts from every EU member state,
Islamic State Attacks in Europe: New Tactics in Terrorism →
As details of the mass shooting in San Bernardino continue to emerge, America is once again confronted with difficult questions. In the immediate aftermath, many wondered: was this a terrorist
Answering San Bernardino:Defining Terrorism and Home Grown Extremism →
The gruesome acts of violence perpetrated against innocent civilians in Paris last Friday night have fixed the world’s attention on the Islamic State. With an estimated 129 killed and nearly
Paris and the Threat of the Islamic State: Background and Context →
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released the 2015 National Drug Threat Assessment Summary earlier this morning. The annual assessment details the threats posed by drug use, drug trafficking, and relevant
2015 National Drug Threat Assessment Summary →
Pope Francis’ visit to the US next week poses significant security challenges. The Secret Service has committed an unprecedented amount of time and manpower to ensuring the Pope’s security during
Security Preparations for Pope Francis’ Visit →
Picture two packages. They contain identical contents, were purchased from the same independent online retailer in Canada, and are shipped to the same US address. One distinguishing factor, however, is
Screening Gaps for Foreign Shipments DamageUS Security and Economy, Study Says →
Business Executives for National Security (BENS), a nonpartisan organization that applies best business practice solutions to national security issues, recently released a report detailing its recommendations for domestic counterterrorism efforts.
Strengthening Domestic Counterterrorism:Private Sector Solutions for Public Safety →
