International Affairs Forum

Sat. June 19, 2021

Social Media: Security: Terrorism

151-180 Social Media articles displayed
for the Security/Terrorism Topic

Muslims can no longer remain silent about the hijacking of their faith

Middle Eastern media is increasingly speaking more forcefully to condemn terrorism & make regional religious leaders' condemnation of it more widely-heard. Editorial (Daily Star, July 14 2005) Read More...

Confronting Karimov

Discusses Uzbek governmental politics as well as responses to Islamic terror groups. By Martha Brill Olcott. (Carnegie Endowment 5/25/2005) Read More...

In Uzbekistan, the Revolution Won't Be Pretty

Discusses the revolution taking part in Uzbekistan. By Martha Brill Olcott. (Carnegie Endowment 5/22/2005) Read More...

An unstable kind of stability

Discusses how Islamic terror groups are effecting various nations throughout the world. By Husain Haqqani. (Carnegie Endowment 5/19/2005) Read More...

Where Next?

Germany, with its 3.2 million Muslims, is due for a hit from Islamic terrorists. By Zachary Shore (International Herald Tribune, 7/14/2005) Read More...

The Time Bomb in France's Suburbs

France must change the way it deals with its Muslim population, lest it become a new breeding ground for jihadists. By Catherine Field (International Herald Tribune, 7/14/2005) Read More...

Bringing Hamas into the Peace Camp

To ensure stability in Gaza, Hamas needs to be encouraged in its momentous shift from jihadism to political participation. By Shlomo Ben-Ami (7/14/2005) Read More...

Iraq, Internet fuel growth of global jihad

This article discusses how the use of the Internet has made it possible for a so called "global jihad" to be functional throughout the world as well as how the war in Iraq has become a motivating forc... Read More...

The new Al Qaeda: local franchises

This article examines the less sophisticated, more localized attacks by al Qaeda which are difficult to detect and are just as effective at communicating their message. By Peter Grier (Christian Scie... Read More...

How the U.S. shortchanged the war

The author argues that even in the midst of the London bombings, the U.S. is and has been sidetracked by Iraq. He states that this has diverted precious resources from fighting global terror as well ... Read More...

We can't win this war the old way

The author argues that the current "war on terrorism" cannot be won by armies, but must be waged by skilled intelligence at home, a solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, etc. By Timothy Garton A... Read More...

Al-Qaeda has changed; Bush strategy also needs to shift

Retired General Clark argues that the U.S. must confront terrorism not only through intelligence and special operations, but by also attacking the ideology which promotes terrorism. He also advocates... Read More...

As Europe braces, fears of an attack grip Italians

This article discusses the preparations by Italian officials for a terrorist on their soil as Italy may be the next target for terrorists in Europe. By Elisabeth Rosenthal (International Herald Tribu... Read More...

Downed US Seals may have got too close to Bin Laden

The authors discuss the evidence that the downed special operations unit in a known Taliban stronghold may have gotten too close to a high priority target such as al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Ton... Read More...

Al Qaeda answers CIA's hiring call

This former CIA official discusses al Qaeda attempts to infiltrate the U.S. Intelligence Community and the consequences of just one successful attempt. By Michael Sulick (Los Angeles Times, 10 Jul 20... Read More...

When?

The author discusses the prospect of the use of nuclear weapons by Islamic terrorists on the U.S. Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is focused on specifically as a likely source of nuclear materials for suc... Read More...

Al Qaeda's Smart Bombs

The author examines the nationality and background of bin Laden sponsored terrorists who killed themselves since 1995. More importantly, he looks at the nationality of their targets to reveal a patte... Read More...

Attacks Bear Earmarks Of Evolving Al Qaeda

The authors discuss the traits of an al Qaeda attack evident in the London bombings. They also examine this attack as an indication of a more decentralized al Qaeda organization. By Steve Coll and S... Read More...

Our Ally, Our Problem

The author discusses the fact that many convicted and alleged terrorists come from the growing Muslim population in London. He identifies several reasons for why young Muslims in the U.K. are, and wi... Read More...

If It's a Muslim Problem, It Needs a Muslim Solution

The author provides an argument that a solution must come from within the Muslim "village" in order to halt terrorist attacks which are increasing the isolation and mistrust between the West and Musli... Read More...

Democracy or Anti-Terrorism? Tough Choice

Democratization in some Middle Eastern countries also means a weakening of local governments' ability to fight terrorism. By David Ignatius. (Daily Star. July 1, 2005) Read More...

Hamdi and Habeas Corpus

Discusses information about Yaser Hamdi. By Timothy Lynch. (Cato Institute 4/23/2004) Read More...

The Syria Accountability Act Taking the Wrong Road to Damascus

Discusses the Bush administration's Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 and how it helps combat terrorism at home and abroad. By Claude Salhani. (Cato Institute 3/18/... Read More...

Nourishing the Enemy

Discusses the Bush administration's response and resolutions to terrorist activities. By Gene Healy. (Cato Institute 4/19/2004) Read More...

Outsourcing the Hunt for Bin Laden

Discusses the problem with outsourcing the hunt for Bin Laden. By Leon Hadar. (Cato Institute 4/19/2004) Read More...

Coalition forces fear rise in Afghan suicide attacks

Coalition forces are on greater alert in Afghanistan as Taliban remnants and al-Qaeda fighters are using Iraq-style attacks with increasing frequency. By Levon Sevunts (Washington Times, 23/06/2005.) Read More...

Vietnam, U.S. To Improve Intelligence, Military Ties

The Prime Minister of Vietnam has announced on the eve of a trip to the U.S., that both U.S. and Vietnam will work together in the exchange of intelligence on terrorism and transnational crime. By El... Read More...

U.S. Probes Reported Sudan Link To Terror

U.S. intelligence and security agencies are investigating reports of Sudan resuming support of al Qaeda-linked terrorists and Muslim extremists in the use of explosives, machine guns, and even biologi... Read More...

Fighting a Hard, Half-Forgotten War

A U.S. Marine batallion along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has found itself continuously fighting off Taliban forces 3 1/2 years after the begining on this somewhat forgotten conflict. By N.C. Aiz... Read More...

Karzai Asks Musharraf for Border Help

Pakistani leader Musharraf assured Afghanistan's President that they will continue to support efforts to secure the border where Taliban have traveled between, despite reports of Pakistan relaxing bor... Read More...

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