Tag: Terrorism

Terror and Slow Justice: Dragging Libya to Court for a Deadly 1989 Hijacking

Ann Marlowe · September 1, 2017 7:00 am

A White House petition is calling on President Trump to declare liberal billionaire George Soros a terrorist and seize the assets of organizations tied to him. (AP Photo Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

White House petition asks Trump to declare George Soros a terrorist

Caitlin Yilek · August 31, 2017 5:52 pm

"I would be happy to capture Baghdadi. I don't know who wouldn't. I think I would be just as equally satisfied just killing him," said Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, at his final Pentagon briefing before turning over his command next week. (AP Photo/Ali Abdul Hassan, File)

Top US commander: Happy to capture ISIS leader but ‘just as equally satisfied just killing him’

Jamie McIntyre · August 31, 2017 4:42 pm

This should already be common knowledge: Iran's nuclear activities cannot be isolated from other Iranian issues. Myopic focus on the nuclear issues distracts from the Tehran regime's terrorism sponsorship, regional intervention, and human rights abuses. (AP Photo/Fars News Agancy, File)

Why and how to tighten the screws on Iran

alireza-jafarzadeh · August 30, 2017 4:01 am

The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee overwhelmingly approved the Taylor Force Act, which would cut off U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority as punishment for its support of terrorism. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Defund terrorism: Pass the Taylor Force Act

Jackson Richman · August 30, 2017 4:01 am

President Trump's new Afghanistan strategy has "obvious shortcomings," according to Russian officials who want to know more about U.S. military plans in the country. Russia's foreign ministry condemned Trump's plan and expressed "justified concern" that U.S. military deployments might undermine their interests in the region. The critique is consistent with Russian President Vladimir Putin's opposition to the U.S. in other hotspots. (AP Photo/Massoud Hossaini, File)

Russia rips ‘obvious shortcomings’ in Trump’s Afghanistan strategy

Joel Gehrke · August 29, 2017 9:44 pm

It’s Not Just Pakistan

TWS Podcast · August 29, 2017 7:51 pm

A leaked memo obtained by The Daily Progress details Charlottesville lawmakers' grievances with the city manager, police, and the collective response to the growing tumult in their Virginia town. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)

National Security

Memo reveals Charlottesville City Council closed-door meeting with city manager about white nationalist rallies

Ryan Lovelace · August 26, 2017 7:59 pm

Spain Thinks It Is Different. The Barcelona Attack Proved Otherwise.

rafael-bardaji · August 26, 2017 11:30 am

The crisis center said in a tweet late Friday that the "situation is under control." (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)

National Security

Brussels troops stop alleged knife attacker; media says he’s shot

Associated Press · August 25, 2017 8:11 pm

Many countries have decided to build walls in the wake of the Arab Spring and the Syrian refugee crisis, while others are trying to counter terrorists or fear Russian invasions. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Map: Border walls rise around the world

Cathy Gainor · August 25, 2017 8:04 pm

Spain Is Different

rafael-bardaji · August 25, 2017 8:00 am