Author: Stephanie Halasz
The Curious Case of Nidal Hasan: The Lone Wolf Shooter
On November 5th, 2009, Nidal Hassan became infamous for his attacks at Ft. Hood, Texas. After declaring his allegiance to the Islamic State of Syria and the Levant (ISIS), Hassan began shooting into a densely packed building on the Ft. Hood military base. Hassan aimed with the intention of killing...
Not Finished Yet: A Report on ISIS-Related Incidents
ISIS’ heyday may seem long gone. There are no sensational headlines nor prolific attacks and they continue to lose territory in Syria. As comforting as this thought is, it may be too soon to tell. While successful counter-insurgency operations hinder ISIS’ ability to organize, recent evidence suggests the group’s leader,...
Twitter and Information Warfare
During the 2016 election season, the United States saw a misinformation campaign larger then we’ve ever seen before. With tens of thousands of “fake news” posts proliferating across social media platforms, confusion and suspicion spread rapidly and dangerously. While there is still much to learn, the Knight Foundation recently released...
Using Surveillance Technology to Improve Public Health
The intersection of surveillance and public health.
Innovative Mapping Techniques: How the EPA Is Protecting Vulnerable Populations from Heat Exposure
EPA developing tools for better response to heat-related illnesses.
Countering Violent Extremism: Here’s What Works
Pulling from successes and failures of past administrations, the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law has some tried and true methods for countering violent extremism going forward.