The death of former al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden probably will have very little practical impact on the jihadist movement. The reaction of the Pakistani government and the Pakistani public to the raid will be more significant.

Although it had a happy ending, the case illustrates that even amateurs can successfully locate and abduct the son of a billionaire.

The United States lacks the tribal relationships, historical presence and trust to deal effectively with a resurgent Yemeni old guard seeking vengeance amid growing chaos.

The placement of Jersey barriers in front of the U.S. Consulate in Monterrey is not meant to guard against small-arms fire or grenades.

Certain telltale signs of explosive-device preparation in a hotel room or residence can be a dead giveaway for any attentive observer.

The crisis enveloping the leadership in Sanaa has given jihadist groups a golden opportunity to exploit. The question is: Can they?

Fear of sanctions and retaliation has tempered Col. Gadhafi's use of terrorism in recent years, but that fear may evaporate if he believes he has nothing to lose.

Having a crisis plan in place gives even a person who is in shock or denial and unable to think clearly a framework to lean on and a path to follow.

STRATFOR presents a tactical discussion of the classes of weapons contained in Libyan supply depots and how they could be used by terrorists.

The Davis case is not really the cause of the current tensions between the Americans and Pakistanis. There are far deeper issues causing the rift.