How Do Governments Decide Which Groups Are “Terrorist Organizations”?
By Brian J. Phillips and Mirna El Masri US Senator Ted Cruz recently called for Yemen’s Houthis to…
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A Warning To Statebuilders
Guest post by Adam Wunische General Mark Miley, testifying before the House Armed Services Committee about the US…
Why Have Military Courts Become Such a Popular Tool of Repression?
Guest post by Brett J. Kyle and Andrew G. Reiter In November, the Taliban government in Afghanistan announced…
The Dystopia Continues in Afghanistan
Guest post by Atal Ahmadzai The new wave of suicide bombings in Afghanistan is puzzling. Since the collapse…
Trauma and Political Violence—Experts Respond
For every conflict—whether in Afghanistan, Gaza, or Yemen—there are hundreds, if not thousands, of people who experience hardship,…
What’s Next for Women’s Rights in Afghanistan?
Guest post by Madhav Joshi and Louise Olsson What does the Taliban takeover of Kabul mean for the…
Looking Back at 9/11
It’s been twenty years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Conventional wisdom holds that the tragic…
Why the “Terrorist” Label Helps Some Groups and Hurts Others
Guest post by Rebecca Best Does adding a terrorist group to the US State Department’s Foreign Terrorist Organization…
The Revolt of Islamic State-Khorasan
By Navin Bapat and guest contributor Rebecca Best Note: This analysis was completed on the morning of August…
Can the Taliban Stabilize Afghanistan?
Guest post by Philip A. Martin As the world digests the remarkable collapse of the US-backed regime in…