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Threats and Accountability

Spending the security funding that follows embassy attacks effectively is already challenging without aspects of after-action reports being kept classified.

Aug 8, 2013 | 04:03 GMT

The Mythical El Chapo

Widely held myths, such as those about the leader of Mexico's Sinaloa Federation, can lead to faulty analysis.

Aug 1, 2013 | 04:12 GMT

Global Arms Markets as Seen Through the Syrian Lens

As instruments of war move into Syria via diverse channels, their individual themes merge to form a terrible symphony of death.

Jul 25, 2013 | 04:04 GMT FREE

Mexico's Drug War: Los Zetas Lose Their Leader and Community Police Proliferate

While the capture of the top Zetas leader dominated headlines, so-called community police became more active during the second quarter.

Jul 18, 2013 | 04:24 GMT

Nigeria: Limitations on a Boko Haram Cease-Fire

There is little chance of a meaningful, long-lasting peace settlement in northern Nigeria.

Jul 11, 2013 | 04:19 GMT

The Problems with Background Investigations

The current system is not effective in uncovering the lies of clever, duplicitous people.

Jul 4, 2013 | 04:00 GMT

The Santa Monica Shootings and Gun Law Loopholes

The shooter likely skirted regulations by building weapons with parts legally ordered online and shipping them to his home.

Jun 27, 2013 | 04:05 GMT

A Revolt Within the al Qaeda Movement

The irrelevance of the al Qaeda core has long been evident, but its leaders had never been openly defied until now.

Jun 20, 2013 | 04:21 GMT

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