Charting these trends helps provide an understanding of what is happening and why, as well as what could come next.

Several skills must be mastered before a terrorist can even begin to plan an attack.

The issue of temporary diplomatic facilities is not a new problem and is not confined to Tripoli and Benghazi.

The FBI's handling of an aspiring jihadist's case shows it is trying to pre-empt accusations of entrapment in its sting operations.

The most important factor affecting a person's reaction to a life-threatening incident is their mindset prior to it.

Foreign nationals should not rely solely on their governments' evacuation procedures.

Employee vigilance is crucial for preventing workplace violence involving current or former co-workers.

Domestic terrorism in the United States is a cyclical phenomenon, and we are now at the peak of that cycle.

Militants in the Sinai have targeted tribal leaders, though whether this is wise remains to be seen.

Militant Islamism is not primarily responsible for instability in the region despite claims to the contrary.