Intelligence Commentary

Islam and McCarthyism

After a decade of controversial tactics, the Pentagon is cracking down on how Islam is taught to the U.S. military.

Learning from Bin Laden's Strategy

Declassified documents show the al-Qaeda leader had clear objectives and coherent priorities. DoD should take notes.

Insurmountable Obstacles in Afghanistan

Despite tremendous gains, a fragile Afghanistan remains woefully unprepared for Western withdrawal.

Al-Qaeda Grows in Africa

The notorious terrorist group has joined forces with Somali Islamists to wreak havoc on another continent.

A Radioactive Situation

An Israeli attack on Iran would draw America into a war that is neither affordable nor in its interests.

U.S. Failures in North Korea

Washington must recognize its intelligence and policy missteps on North Korea or prepare for another round of botched talks.

The AfPak Terror Time Bomb

How the West's ignorance of regional geopolitics doomed its campaign in Afghanistan and invited the resurgence of terrorism.

Homegrown Jihad Sweeps America

With two new cases of domestic terrorism this month, the U.S. must start to take this threat much more seriously.

New Terror Threats in 2012

Recent victories against al-Qaeda, while notable, are insufficient. The threat of terror looms large in the new year.

Counterterrorism in 2011: The Year of Abbottabad

With one of the greatest counterterrorism successes in history came one of the most difficult diplomatic tanglements.

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May 26, 2012