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Terrorism and the Exceptional Individual

Militant groups' success often depends on the involvement of exceptional individuals, particularly as leaders.

May 17, 2012 | 03:58 GMT FREE

Searching for Connections Amid Terrorist Threats

Recent incidents and reports of cooperation between jihadist groups may signal a converging threat, or a false positive.

May 10, 2012 | 05:54 GMT FREE

The Continuing Threat of Libyan Missiles

A year after the Libyan weapons stockpiles were looted, Libyan MANPADS could be almost anywhere in the world.

May 3, 2012 | 03:57 GMT FREE

Al Shabaab's Threat to Kenya

Even if Somali militant group al Shabaab could conduct a spectacular attack in Nairobi, it seems unlikely to have the intent.

Apr 26, 2012 | 04:02 GMT FREE

Mexico's Plan to Create a Paramilitary Force

Even a competent, well-paid and well-equipped police institution cannot stand alone in a culture unprepared to support it and help maintain its integrity.

Apr 19, 2012 | 06:37 GMT FREE

Why U.S. Bounties on Terrorists Often Fail

Despite the huge rewards offered, the program has had very little luck in recent years capturing high-profile figures in Pakistan.

Apr 12, 2012 | 03:52 GMT FREE

Tactical Realities of the Toulouse Shootings

Government bureaucracies do not deal well with ambiguity, and terrorists tend to be very ambiguous.

Apr 5, 2012 | 04:01 GMT FREE

Colombia's New Counterinsurgency Plan

Colombia's strategy against its guerrillas shows that they are a problem to be managed, not totally defeated.

Mar 29, 2012 | 03:59 GMT FREE

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