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Aug 27, 2021

Samad joins Channel 4 News to discuss engaging the Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
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Fast Thinking

Aug 26, 2021

FAST THINKING: Terror strikes Kabul airport

By Atlantic Council

What is motivating the terrorists behind the blasts? What does this mean for evacuations? Our experts, steeped in the security world, have the answers.

Afghanistan
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Aug 26, 2021

Wechsler joins Bloomberg to discuss Kabul attacks

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Conflict

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Aug 26, 2021

Wechsler joins Voice of America to discuss the future of US counterterrorism in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Conflict

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Aug 26, 2021

Wechsler quoted in Foreign Policy on future terrorism threats to the US

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Conflict

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Aug 26, 2021

Peek in NY Daily News: “The Taliban can play victim now: Why the Kabul airport attack is such a debacle”

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Conflict

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Aug 26, 2021

Samad quoted in Raw Story on his interview with CNN

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Conflict

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Aug 26, 2021

Samad quoted in Business Insider on the Taliban’s recent takeover

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Conflict

Issue Brief

Aug 26, 2021

Countering ransomware: Lessons from aircraft hijacking

By Simon Handler, Emma Schroeder, Frances Schroeder, and Trey Herr

Ransomware has plagued organizations for more than a decade, but the last three years have experienced a surge in both the number of incidents and the ransoms demanded. To more effectively counter ransomware, the US government should develop a strategy that draws on lessons learned from addressing a surge in aircraft hijackings through the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Cybersecurity
Terrorism

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Aug 26, 2021

Nasr joins Bloomberg podcast: “Balance of Power: Troops, Afghans Killed in Kabul Explosions”

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Crisis Management

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