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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In the News

Nov 9, 2020

Ghori-Ahmad joins Tabadlab to discuss Pakistan’s FATF verdict

By Atlantic Council

Financial Regulation International Financial Institutions

In the News

Nov 7, 2020

Biberman quoted in RadioFreeEurope on possible divisions within the Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Security & Defense

Issue briefs and reports

Oct 20, 2020

Improving counterterrorism and law enforcement cooperation between the United States and the Arab Gulf States

By Thomas S. Warrick, Joze Pelayo

Thomas S. Warrick and Joze Pelayo present recommendations to improve and increase cooperation in civilian counterterrorism, law enforcement, border security, and aviation security between the United States and the Arab countries of the Gulf.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 8, 2020

Nawaz quoted in The Hour on migration and extremism

By Atlantic Council

Europe & Eurasia Migration

Issue Brief

Oct 7, 2020

The Maduro-Hezbollah Nexus: How Iran-backed Networks Prop up the Venezuelan Regime

By Joseph M. Humire

Introduction In the face of another fated sham election in Venezuela, countries throughout the Americas and Europe are focusing on the many illicit tactics Nicolás Maduro uses to hold on to power. Top among them: the far-reaching illicit networks that prop up the Maduro regime. This includes armed groups that control vast swaths of territory, […]

Americas Conflict

In the News

Oct 6, 2020

Samad joins the Middle East Institute to discuss the Prospects for the intra-Afghan talks in Doha

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Oct 1, 2020

Hudson joins NPR’s All Things Considered to discuss Sudan’s increased demands from the United States in exchange for removal from terrorism list

By Atlantic Council

Africa Democratic Transitions

In the News

Sep 30, 2020

Nawaz joins Bilal Lakhani to discuss his book, “The Battle for Pakistan: The Bitter US Friendship and a Tough Neighbourhood”

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 30, 2020

Nawaz joins Nadeem Malik Live to discuss his book, “The Battle for Pakistan: The Bitter US Friendship and a Tough Neighbourhood”

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Sep 25, 2020

Nawaz joins Naya Daur TV to discuss his book, “The Battle For Pakistan: The Bitter US Friendship and a Tough Neighbourhood”

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Security & Defense

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