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.

Content

In the News

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

In the News

Aug 26, 2021

Samad quoted in Raw Story on his interview with CNN

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

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

In the News

Aug 26, 2021

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

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 26, 2021

Binnendijk in Defense News: Here’s how Biden could mitigate damage done by the Afghan withdrawal

By Hans Binnendijk

Hans Binnendijk and Robert Bell write that the United States must act quickly to mitigate the damage done to America’s global credibility and alliance leadership

Afghanistan Arms Control

Fast Thinking

Aug 25, 2021

FAST THINKING: The clock is ticking in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Biden is sticking to his August 31 timeline for withdrawing all American troops from Afghanistan. How will the coming days play out?

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 25, 2021

Samad quoted in Yahoo News on the Taliban’s recent takeover

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 24, 2021

Warrick in POLITICO on Afghan data security

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Thomas S. Warrick speaks to POLITICO on Afghan data in the hands of the Taliban.

Afghanistan Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 24, 2021

Cunningham quoted in Bangor Daily News on the situation in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

Experts