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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
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
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
June 27, 2008
Transcript
See more in Northeast Asia, North Korea, Technology and Foreign Policy, Missile Defense, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Weapons of Terrorism
Updated: June 27, 2008
| Author: | Lauren Vriens |
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Backgrounder
A profile of the Algerian terrorist organization, Armed Islamic Group (GIA).
See more in North Africa, Algeria, Terrorist Organizations
June 26, 2008
Teresita C. Schaffer, Director, South Asia Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies interviewed by Bernard Gwertzman, Consulting Editor
Interview
South Asia expert Teresita Schaffer says Washington and Islamabad have different priorities in the fight against militancy.
See more in United States, Pakistan
June 26, 2008
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Daily Analysis
U.S. military activity in the Pakistani border region is complicating an already tense relationship between Washington and Islamabad.
See more in United States, Pakistan, Diplomacy, Counterterrorism, U.S. Strategy and Politics
June 26, 2008
| Authors: | Greg Bruno, Staff Writer Jayshree Bajoria, Staff Writer |
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Backgrounder
The U.S.-Pakistan military alliance is a long one, but fresh challenges threaten the relationship.
See more in United States, Pakistan, Border and Ports
June 25, 2008
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Daily Analysis
A softer approach to terrorism, like the one adopted by Indonesia, may have valuable lessons for other countries struggling with militant violence.
See more in Southeast Asia, Counterterrorism
July/August 2008
| Author: | Curtis A. Bradley |
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Foreign Affairs Article — Summary
The limits of judicial reasoning in the post-9/11 world.
See more in International Law
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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