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Audrey Kurth Cronin, founder of American University’s Center for Security, Innovation, and New Technology, explained how advancements in technology have driven increased outbreaks of terrori…

The House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on the threat of domestic terrorism in the wake of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The witnesses testified on how extremism and…

Witnesses testified at a hearing assessing the fight against terrorism 15 years after the September 11, 2001, attacks. Witnesses included the former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Iraq James …

General John Allen (Retired), Ambassador Lukman Faily, and Assistant Secretary Daniel Glaser talked about combating ISIL* in Syria and Iraq. “Iraq/Syria: Worse Now Than Before” was a pan…

Panelists talked about the changing face of terrorism and the ability of U.S. government and law enforcement agencies to thwart attacks. Topics included threats to power grids, the threat of…

Brian Michael Jenkins talked about international and homegrown terrorism, the attempted bombing of Northwest Flight 253, and the Obama administration’s response. He also responded to telepho…

Panelists spoke about spoke about U.S. policy in Afghanistan and counterterrorism strategy. Among the issues they addressed were the degree to which the U.S. should consider Afghanistan a na…

Brian Michael Jenkins talked about his book Will Terrorists Go Nuclear? (Prometheus Books; September 23, 2008). He discussed the likelihood of terrorists developing or acquiring nuclear weap…

Four authors discussed the topic, “Current Interest: Profiles in Terror,” moderated by Leo Braudy. They also talked about their books on terrorism. After their presentations they responded t…

Witnesses testified about assessing the threat of domestic terrorism in the U.S. They examined the creation of a National Commission on the Prevention of Violent Radicalization and Homegrown…

Brian Jenkins talked about his book Unconquerable Nation: Knowing Our Enemy, Strengthening Ourselves, published by RAND Corporation. He talked about his strategy to fight terrorism, arguing …

Mr. Jenkins talked about counterterrorism efforts, his support for current strategies, and the future of U.S. national security policy. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic ma…

In the wake of the Oklahoma City bombing, committee members heard testimony from various federal law enforcement officials concerning how to combat domestic terrorism. This hearing comes aft…

The Council on Foreign Relations examined the nature and sources of terrorist threats and actions against Americans. They discussed various methods of combating terrorism and the advantages …