National Security and Terrorism

Military Facilities
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'Cost Plus 50' Explained
Stacie L. Pettyjohn @StaciePettyjohn
Mar 15, 2019
The Washington Post
The Trump administration may be considering requiring host nations to subsidize the entire cost of the U.S. military presence and pay an additional 50 percent of that amount. This type of transactional foreign policy increases the risk that countries will rethink their agreements to host U.S. forces, and that could reduce the U.S. military's ability to operate globally.
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Al Qaida
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How Terrorist Groups Learn: Implications for al Qaeda
Colin P. Clarke @ColinPClarke
Mar 14, 2019
Foreign Policy Research Institute
With the Islamic State losing the last of its territory, the global jihadist movement is now entering a new phase. The question on the minds of many is whether al Qaeda will be able to capitalize upon the moment and reclaim the dominant position as the most capable Sunni jihadist terrorist organization.
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Information Operations
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Is It Time to Abandon the Term Information Operations?
Christopher Paul
Mar 13, 2019
Strategy Bridge
Operations in the information environment will be a critical part of future joint force operations and should be baked in to those operations as a fully valued tool in commanders' combined arms toolboxes. Reaching that goal will require greater acceptance and understanding of information across the joint force, new structures for information forces, and the evolution of how operations in the information environment are handled within the staff.
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Arms Proliferation and Control
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Where Do U.S.-North Korea Relations Go in the Aftermath of the Hanoi Summit?
Bruce W. Bennett @bwbennett
Mar 13, 2019
The National Interest
If Kim Jong-un is sincere about denuclearization, it is time for him to match his words with actions. If North Korea's nuclearization continues, the U.S. government may eventually face some pressure to take military action to stop it.
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North Korea
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After the Hanoi Summit
Naoko Aoki @naokoaoki
Mar 13, 2019
The National Interest
The best-case scenario for U.S.-North Korea relations is that President Trump and Kim Jong-un remain committed to diplomacy. In the worst-case scenario, both countries' frustrations could spiral out of control.
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North Korea
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The Hidden Components of the North Korean Military Challenge
Michael J. Mazarr, Gian Gentile
Mar 12, 2019
The National Interest
In an era of global competition in which U.S. military resources are stretched thin, the United States should consider looking for opportunities to scale back potential overcommitment. The current inter-Korean dialogue presents such an opportunity.
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Afghanistan
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Trump's Latest Move on Afghanistan Is a Repeat of Obama's
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
Mar 11, 2019
The Hill
So far, both Presidents Obama and Trump have chosen “not to lose” in Afghanistan. As time goes on and the American public's patience grows shorter, this choice becomes more difficult.
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China
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Managing U.S. Military-to-Military Relations with China, a Strategic Competitor in an Era of Renewed Great Power Competition
Scott W. Harold @ScottWHarold
Mar 8, 2019
ChinaFile
The United States National Security Strategy describes a return of great power rivalry with China as the leading challenger, and the National Defense Strategy prioritizes strategic competition. What are the implications for U.S.-China military-to-military relations?
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Military Intelligence
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Roberta Wohlstetter: A Military Analyst Ahead of Her Time
Mar 7, 2019
RAND researcher Roberta Wohlstetter is known for her theory about why the attack on Pearl Harbor took the United States by surprise. Her book was later used as a lens for analyzing the Cuban Missile Crisis and the 2001 terrorist attacks.
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Emerging Technologies
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What the Speed of Life Means for Security and Society
Mar 6, 2019
Dozens of technologies with the power to transform human life, from 3D printing to cognitive implants, could become as ordinary as a cellphone by 2040. Society will have to adapt, on the fly, in ways it never has. The speed of life itself could pose a security challenge.
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Terrorism Threat Assessment
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Leaving ISIS Detainees in the Desert Doesn't Serve U.S. Interests
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
Mar 5, 2019
The Hill
Every United States administration since Richard Nixon has viewed terrorism as a global threat requiring international cooperation. The disposition of nationals who joined jihadist groups is another aspect of terrorism where the United States could exercise diplomacy and law to reduce a global threat.
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Counterterrorism
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To Ensure Deradicalisation Programmes Are Effective, Better Evaluation Practices Must First Be Implemented
Antonia Ward @antoniahward
Mar 4, 2019
Georgetown Security Studies Review
Given the increasing number of ISIS foreign fighters seeking re-entry into the UK, a better understanding of deradicalization programs is essential. More robust and transparent evaluation processes for intervention programs should be implemented before confidence in their effectiveness can be established.
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Peacekeeping and Stability Operations
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Don't Rush Into Afghan Peace
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
Mar 1, 2019
The Wall Street Journal
The Trump administration has reportedly offered to withdraw forces from Afghanistan if the Taliban stops fighting and opens negotiations with the government. If the Taliban agrees to a cease-fire and wider negotiations, it will be an accomplishment to celebrate. But it will be only the first step on a long and difficult road to peace.
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North Korea
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Declaring an End to the Korean War
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
Feb 28, 2019
USA Today
President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un might agree at their summit this week in Hanoi, Vietnam, to declare an end to the Korean War. Since this conflict stopped 66 years ago, what would be the practical impact of such declaration?
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Law of the Sea
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How Not to Compete in the Arctic
Stephanie Pezard @StephaniePezard
Feb 27, 2019
War on the Rocks
The Arctic defies simplistic views of geopolitical friends and foes. The United States and its allies do not necessarily agree on key issues, while U.S. strategic competitors might find common ground with America. The United States could fine-tune its defense policy tools in the Arctic to ensure that its actions do not hamper relations with allies and shore up the position of adversaries.
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Iran
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Behind the 'Surprise' Resignation of Iran's Foreign Minister
Ariane M. Tabatabai @ArianeTabatabai
Feb 26, 2019
Foreign Policy
Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran's foreign minister, announced his resignation after a nearly six-year tenure. His resignation has sparked as much controversy as his tenure, one dominated by overtures to the West and resulting tensions at home. Although his departure will likely be felt most acutely in Europe, it may have a deeper impact in Tehran.
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National Security and Terrorism

'Cost Plus 50' Explained

How Terrorist Groups Learn: Implications for al Qaeda

Is It Time to Abandon the Term Information Operations?

Where Do U.S.-North Korea Relations Go in the Aftermath of the Hanoi Summit?

After the Hanoi Summit

The Hidden Components of the North Korean Military Challenge

Trump's Latest Move on Afghanistan Is a Repeat of Obama's

Managing U.S. Military-to-Military Relations with China, a Strategic Competitor in an Era of Renewed Great Power Competition

Roberta Wohlstetter: A Military Analyst Ahead of Her Time

What the Speed of Life Means for Security and Society

Leaving ISIS Detainees in the Desert Doesn't Serve U.S. Interests

To Ensure Deradicalisation Programmes Are Effective, Better Evaluation Practices Must First Be Implemented

Don't Rush Into Afghan Peace

Declaring an End to the Korean War

How Not to Compete in the Arctic

Behind the 'Surprise' Resignation of Iran's Foreign Minister

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