Militant Islamism is not primarily responsible for instability in the region despite claims to the contrary.
While the security of the weapons is a concern, constraints will limit their impact if they fall into the wrong hands.
Despite security measures, soft targets will always avail themselves to potential attackers.
Recent militant attacks in Lahore and Gujrat stand out after two years of relative calm in Pakistan's core.
Despite the political furor, the real result of Fast and Furious may be tactical changes in law enforcement's efforts to stop the flow of guns to Mexico.
Several key factors distinguish successful protest movements from those that fail.
Insurgents will cede control of areas they once held, only to reclaim them again after their enemies have weakened.
Studying a group's progress in bombmaking can tell us much about the group and whether it's receiving outside training.
