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Podcast
July 15, 2008
| Author: | Matthew C. Waxman, Adjunct Senior Fellow for Law and Foreign Policy |
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Testimony
In prepared testimony to the United States Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission), Matthew Waxman discusses the legal and policy decisions regarding the future of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility and the possibility of closing it down.
See more in Democracy and Human Rights, Terrorism and the Law
Updated: July 9, 2008
| Authors: | Eben Kaplan, Associate Editor Jayshree Bajoria, Staff Writer |
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Backgrounder
Pakistan's intelligence agency, the ISI, faces persistent accusations of links to terrorism, despite repeated denials.
See more in Pakistan, Intelligence
Updated: July 9, 2008
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Daily Analysis
Diplomacy on the Iranian nuclear dispute picks up new intensity. So do reports of a preemptive Israeli attack on Iran.
See more in Iran, Israel, Weapons of Mass Destruction
Updated: July 2, 2008
| Authors: | Eben Kaplan, Associate Editor Greg Bruno, Staff Writer |
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Backgrounder
Though toppled from power in Kabul in 2001, the Taliban has become a resilient force active on two fronts—in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
See more in Afghanistan, Terrorist Organizations
July/August 2008
| Author: | Max Boot, Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Senior Fellow for National Security Studies |
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Op-Ed
Commentary
There are many reasons to be optimistic about the United States’ progress on the Iraq front in the war on terror, writes Max Boot.
June/July 2008
| Author: | Steven Barnett |
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Must Read
Shmuel Bar reflects on the lessons Israel has learned about deterring terrorists.
See more in Israel, Defense/Homeland Security
June 2008
| Author: | Ashley Deeks, International Affairs Fellow |
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Council Special Report No. 35
Council Special Report
This report analyzes the debate over U.S. use of assurances against torture, explaining the contexts in which they are used, how they can be conveyed, and what they can contain, and recommends a number of ways to respond to criticism so that the United States can continue using assurances.
See more in United States, Terrorism and the Law
June 30, 2008
Essential Documents
Resolution
See more in Sanctions
Updated: June 30, 2008
| Author: | Preeti Bhattacharji |
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Backgrounder
A profile of terrorism in the Philippines.
See more in Southeast Asia, Philippines, Havens for Terrorism
According to Indian officials, the July 11 bombing of Mumbai’s commuter railroad was likely the work of Lashkar-e-Taiba. A Backgrounder examines this and other militant groups in the disputed Kashmir region. Another Backgrounder provides insight into the alleged support of militants in the Kashmir region by Pakistan's intelligence agency, the ISI.
The U.S. State Department has identified the internet as a vital haven for terrorists. Just how do terrorists use the internet and what can governments do to stop them?
Winning an election has forced Hamas' leaders to make a choice: Continue to seek change through violence or embrace the political process. Should they choose the latter, Hamas would not be the only terrorist group to seek such legitimacy. A Backgrounder takes a look at other groups to make a similar transition.
The diplomatic storm over Iran's nuclear program continues to build. While experts say an Iranian bomb is years off, the program itself raises concern over the prospect of nuclear terrorism.
The end of Dubai Ports World’s bid to operate terminals in six U.S. ports does little to improve port security in the United States. On March 9, CFR Senior Fellow Stephen Flynn told Congress what needs to be done to protect America.
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