Terrorism

The use of indiscriminate violence against civilians and soft targets causes immense human suffering, sows fear within societies, damages public trust in authorities, and can produce extremist responses. Whether motivated by political, religious, economic, or social grievances, the use of terror by state-aligned and non-state actors poses an elevated threat for societies around the world as it can be perpetuated by both sophisticated international networks and single “lone-wolf” assailants. To prevent terrorism and limit its effects, governments need to adopt an array of solutions from dismantling terrorist networks to addressing the root grievances which fuel terrorist ideology.

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New Atlanticist

Dec 19, 2023

Israeli President Herzog: ‘An amalgamation of forces’ will likely govern post-conflict Gaza

By Nick Fouriezos

The Israeli president also confirmed that Israel would be willing to pause fighting in Gaza again in exchange for hostages.

Conflict Israel

In the News

Dec 15, 2023

Kroenig and Ashford debate US foreign policy in 2023

By Atlantic Council

On December 15, Foreign Policy published its biweekly “It’s Debatable” column featuring the discussions between Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, and Emma Ashford on the latest news in international affairs. In their latest column, they revisit the major events of 2023, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and the rocky […]

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Dec 11, 2023

Threats from Yemen are increasing. It’s time to redesignate the Houthis.

By R. Clarke Cooper

Ever since the 2021 lifting of FTO status, the world has witnessed the increased threats emanating from Yemen, which include recent repeated attacks on commercial ships with drones and missiles

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Panikoff interviewed by Scripps News on Israel’s intelligence failure on Hamas attack

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Intelligence

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Panikoff interviewed by LiveNOW from FOX on Hamas terror attack

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Panikoff quoted in CBC, The National on significance of Hamas terror attack

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Intelligence

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Panikoff interviewed by NPR on Hamas attack on Israel

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Panikoff quoted in the Washington Post on Biden administration’s response to Hamas invasion

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Husain in the Wall Street Journal: The Theology of Hamas

By Atlantic Council

Extremism Middle East

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Daoud in the Long War Journal: The voice of Hezbollah breaking the silence: Nasrallah to speak on Friday

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

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