An attack July 7 on the Indian Embassy in the Afghan capital of Kabul that killed two high-level diplomats has all the signs of a targeted assassination versus a strike aimed at the building itself with the aim of incurring a high body count.

An assault in Phoenix by Mexican cartel hit men should signal to U.S. law enforcement that additional attacks of a similar nature are likely to continue to extend onto American soil, particularly as violence in Mexico escalates.

Recent diplomatic wrangling between Colombia and Nicaragua over the country’s decision to grant asylum to Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia members provides an opportunity to examine how militants have been harbored there for decades.

The success of a break at Sarposa prison in Afghanistan underscores the Taliban's dedication to freeing their fellow insurgents, as well as the overall vulnerability of the facilities that attempt to contain them.

The Pakistani government's recent thwarting of what appears to be a massive suicide bombing attempt signals a possible return of organized jihadist activity in Pakistan -- in the wake of the June 2 Danish Embassy bombing.

This week's Terrorism Weekly is the second chapter of Fred Burton's new book, GHOST: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent.

This week's Terrorism Weekly is the first chapter of Fred Burton's new book, GHOST: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent.

International efforts to crack down on militant networks have increased the pressure facing jihadist recruiters as proven by materials they have produced to coach operatives when targeting new members.

The recent intensification of violence stemming from Mexico’s drug cartel wars provides ample opportunity to examine the larger role of countersurveillance and protective intelligence in preventing similar attacks in the future.

A recent fire aboard a bus in Shanghai illustrates China’s historical weakness with regard to the security of its transportation system and the prevalence of explosives used in the country as a weapon of choice by militants and other would-be attackers.