Definition of terrorism Articles

Family Feud: The Law in War and Peace

David B. Rivkin, Jr.
Lee A. Casey
| May 01, 2007
American law treats terrorism like an act of war, not a crime. The fact that Europeans don’t doesn’t make their way better.

Thinking Outside the Tank

Steven Simon
Jonathan Stevenson
| Dec 01, 2004
Policy is only as strong as the thinking behind it. We need new ideas--and institutions--to win the war on terrorism.

Enforcing Nuclear Disarmament

Amitai Etzioni | Dec 01, 2004
Nigeria, Kazakhstan, the Congo: What do they have in common? All have nuclear reactors with the blessing of the UN. Is this "counter-proliferation" fit for an age of terror.

A Civil Solution

Jason McCue | Mar 01, 2004
Civil suits hold corporations accountable. Why not terrorists?

The Theological Iron Curtain

Joseph Lieberman | Sep 01, 2003
If the United States does not dramatically reorient its diplomacy to promote development and human rights in the Muslim world, it will forsake its own national security interests.

The Other Orientalism: China's Islamist Problem

Charles Horner | Mar 01, 2002
Three years ago, China was exporting revolution; now it faces a rising tide of Islamism, both without and within. Xinjiang may become China's Chechnya.

The New Cuba Divide

Daniel P. Erikson | Mar 01, 2002
An unexpected alliance of farmers, northern liberals and western conservatives is emerging to challenge the U.S. political status quo on Cuba.

Weak Realpolitik: The Vicissitudes of Saudi Bashing

Adam Garfinkle | Mar 01, 2002
As the shock of September 11 wears off and certain conclusions settle in, the U.S.-Saudi relationship has come under unprecedented scrutiny. It's about time.

Disraeli's Secret

Harvey Sicherman | Mar 01, 2002
Benjamin Disraeli was an exotic character even in his own time, but his career shows the secret that guaranteed him success and fame: He knew what he wanted.

Quarterly: What Victory Means

Conrad Black | Dec 01, 2001
America's opportunities after September 11 exceed its risks; here is a guide to seizing them.

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