Terrorism Issues: Most Popular Articles

History of Terrorism
What is terrorism? This history of terrorism defines the term and explains the history of terrorism from the First Century to the Twenty-First.

Barack Obama on Terrorism
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama's views on the war on terrorism, the Iraq War and Homeland Security

McCain on Terrorism
Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain's views on the war on terrorism, the Iraq War and Homeland Security

IRA Profile
This profile of the Irish terrorist organization, the Irish Republican Army, details activities of the Provisional Irish Republican Army, its relationship to Sinn Féin, and its roots in Catholic Irish nationalism.

Types of terrorism
Definitions of terrorism, including different types of terrorism, from bioterrorism, to ecoterrorism to nuclear terrorism.

Terrorist Groups by Type
Terrorist groups can be categorized according to their goals, from national liberation to socialist revolution, to the creation of a religious state.

War in Afghanistan
The current war in Afghanistan has deep roots in regional and international history. Who are the mujahideen? Who are the Taliban? How did Osama bin Laden end up in Afghanistan? And how is the war progressing? Find out, here.

Definitions of Terrorism
While there is no one definition of terrorism, international bodies such as the League of Nations and the United Nations, as well as domestic organizations such as the FBI have offered definitions of terrorism since the late 1930s. Here, find text and links to definitions of terrorism and terrorist acts.

Clinton on Terrorism
A Hillary Clinton biography of the 2008 presidential candidate's views on the war on terrorism, the Iraq War and Homeland Security

2008 Candidates on Terrorism
Compare what 2008 presidential candidates have to say about terrorism, the Iraq War and homeland security

Menachem Begin
The history of terrorism is best told through the people who commit it. These notorious terrorists are the backbone of the history of terrorism.

History of Torture & Terrorism
The history of torture and terrorism begins with the increase in terrorism in the 1970s. The US war on terror, and the decision to disregard international conventions on the issue, has brought it into the limelight.

Profiling
Airport security screening increasingly relies on passenger profiling techniques. Some argue passenger profiling helps identify terrorists, but others say it violates our civil rights.

Iraq War Justifications
President Bush Iraq War justifications have changed several times since the invasion in 2003. Keep up with the current reasons, with this Bush Iraq War justifications timeline.

Osama bin Laden
This profile of Osama bin Laden traces his life from childhood and schooling to his association with the Afghan Mujahideen, to the declarations of jihad that have made Osama bin Laden the world's most notorious terrorist.

List of Iraq War Combatants
The Iraq War may have begun as a simply conflict between a U.S. led coalition and Saddam Hussein's Army. Now, however, there are multiple combatants and possibly multiple wars, as well as terrorism in Iraq. Here's a breakdown of the armies, militias and groups who are fighting the Iraq War.

Al Qaeda
A profile of Al Qaeda, from Al Qaeda's beginnings by Osama bin Laden

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International terrorist attacks have driven innovations in airline security systems. The intertwined history of airline security and international terrorism is in pictures, here.

Iran and Terrorism
In 2006, the State Department called Iran the "most active" state sponsor of terrorism in the world, for Iran's support of Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and potential to manufacture nuclear weapons.

How Many U.S. Troops In Iraq?
The number of U.S. troops in Iraq was an issue of controversy before the 2006 Congressional Elections.

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International terrorist attacks have driven innovations in airline security systems. The intertwined history of airline security and international terrorism is in pictures, here.

Al Qaeda around the World
Al Qaeda isn't just one organization, but a loose network of affiliated groups with a similar ideology of global jihad. Leaders, affiliated organizations, history and news here about the Al Qaeda terrorism network.

Mujahideen
Mujahideen, or "strivers," fought -- and won against--the Soviet Army after their invasion of Afghanistan in 1979.

Facial Recognition Software
Facial Recognition Software promises to pick faces out of a crowd, even those of terrorists.

Sicarii
In the first century after the birth of Jesus Christ, Jewish Sicarii used terrorist tactics--from assassination to kidnapping--to bring Roman rule of Judea to an end.

Aum Shinrikyo Tokyo Gas Attack
The Aum Shinrikyo Tokyo subway gas attack was one of the most lethal acts of bioterrorism ever committed.

Extraordinary Rendition
Extraordinary Renditions are the transport of foreign terrorism suspects to third countries for interrogation.

Abu Sayyaf
Abu Sayyaf Philippines terrorist group blurs the line between ideology and organized crime with their radical Islamist outlook and kidnappings for profit.

Negotiating with Al Qaeda
The U.S. says it does not negotiate with terrorists. But with the stakes so high, shouldn't it consider talking to Al Qaeda? Weigh the pros and cons.

Hamas
Hamas, the Gaza based Palestinian movement, is both a political party and a terrorist group known for its history of suicide bombings.

1988:Pan Am Flight 103 Bombing
The 1998 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland was the largest attack on U.S. civilians up to that date. Libya later took responsibility, but questions over who was really responsible live on.

Menachem Begin (Irgun)
Menachem Begin began his career in British Mandate Palestine as the head of the a right-wing Zionist militia, Irgun Zvai Leumi. Some say he should be remembered as a terrorist, while to others, Begin was a heroic player in the founding the state of Israel.

What is Bioterrorism?
What is Bioterrorism? Definitions of Bioterrorism, History of Bioterrorism and More

Hezbollah
A profile of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah

Waterboarding
Waterboarding, an interrogation technique that has been used in the War on Terror, remains controversial.

Carlos the Jackal
The terrorist known as Carlos the Jackal offered the image of terrorist as a glamorous, ruthless criminal able to pull off amazing capers, then elude authorities.

Myths about "New" Terrorism"
Suggestions that there is a "new terrorism"afoot that is more lethal, more fanatical, more religious than the old terrorism deserves closer examination. Upon examination, the causes of terrorism are still political, less than they are religious.

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The United States has escalated warnings that it will seek sanctions against Iran, which has failed to suspend uranium enrichment, and plans to raise the issue at the 2006 United Nations' General Assembly in late September. But not everyone agrees that sanctions will make Iran more cooperative. Explore the Pros and Cons here.

Black Panthers
The Black Panthers, a militant black nationalist group of late 1960s remember, are often recalled as a terrorist group now.

Terrorism & Poverty
It appears to make senes that poverty causes terrorism. Who but someone in desperate circumstances would choose to be a terrorist? But over and over, the empirical evidence says otherwise.

SDN List
The U.S. prohibits firms from transacting with Specially Designated Nationals, including terrorists and terrorist organizations

OFAC Compliance Tips
OFAC Compliance is required of all US businesses who do business with foreigners. These compliance facts will help you understand OFAC regulations and how to steer clear of business with terrorists and other sanctioned individuals.

AK-47
The Soviet era assault rifle began circulating among guerrilla fighters, national liberation armies and international terrorists during the Cold War – and it still is today.

Weapons
What's a dirty bomb? Why is hijacking an effective terrorist tactic? Where does the association between terrorists and AK-47s come from? Find the answers in this glossary of terrorist tactics and weapons.

Terrorism in the United States
A profile of terrorism in the United States, including thumbnail history,latest news, attacks and groups.

Group Psychology
A number of prominent scholars of terrorism now agree that the dynamics of group, or organizational, or social psychology are more important than individual psychology to understand terrorism.

Car Bombing
Car Bombing, a favored terrorist tactic, turns vehicles into weapons

Russia, Chechnya, Terrorism
The Russian war in Chechnya appears to be over, at the beginning of 2008. But its legacy will probably go on, as Chechen separatism, sporadic terrorist attacks and spillover into nearby republics continues. In this timeline, find facts about Russia, the War in Chechnya and Terrorism

Terrorist Group Rhetoric Study
In "The Implicit Motives of Terrorist Groups: How Needs for Affiliation and Power Translate in to Death and Destruction," Allison G. Smith explores whether the causes of terrorism lie in how terrorist groups perceive affiliations between themselves and others.

IEDs
IEDs, or Improvised Explosive Devices, are makeshift bombs that can cause tremendous damage.

Ecoterrorism
Eco terrorism is a recently coined term describing violence in the interests of environmentalism

Metal Detector
The use of metal detectors to identify weapons such as knives and guns, as well as mines, has made them a key anti-terrorism and airline safety technology.

Assassins (Hashishiyyin)
The history of terrorism often begins with stories of the Assassins. Half Crusader tall tale and half true crime, the stories of the mysterious assassins always fascinate.

Pakistan & Terror War Timeline
Pakistan plays highly conflicted role in the global war on terror. The country is a U.S. ally in the war, but is often accused of supporting Taliban and Al Qaeda presence in its northern provinces. Pakistan also has nuclear ambitions. This timeline of Pakistan's role in the war tells the story of Pakistan's complex relationship to terrorism and the war on terror since 2001.

Anarchist Terrorism
The late 19th century political idea anarchism inspired political violence that was called Anarchist terrorism. Learn more about this moment in the history of terrorism.

PKK
The Kurdistan Worker's Party became a new actor in the war on terror in October 2006, as the United States, Turkey and Iraq vowed to put an end to the PKK's guerrilla activites in northern Iraq. Here, a profile of the Kurdish nationalist group.

Timeline: Nuclear North Korea
On October 9, 2006, North Korea declared it had tested a nuclear weapon for the first time, just over forty years since it began its nuclear program. This timeline provides key moments in North Korea's nuclear development program.

Bin Laden Influences
Osama bin Laden's belief in jihad was shaped by historical events and his own experiences. Here is Osama bin Laden's life in historical context, from the 1960s through 1996, when he issues his first fatwa.

Nuclear Terrorism
Terrorists might Buy, Build or Bomb using nuclear materials. The types of nuclear terrorism are listed here.

State Sponsors of Terrorism
As of January 2007, there are five countries on the U.S. State Department list of state sponsors of terrorism. Find out how states get on--and off-the list.

Al Qaeda in Iraq
Al Qaeda in Iraq, also known as "Qaidat Al Jihad in the Land of Two Rivers" was formed in 2004 under the leadership of Abu Musab Al Zarqawi. The group continues activity in Iraq today.

Air Cargo Security Measures
International terrorist attacks have driven innovations in airline security systems. The intertwined history of airline security and international terrorism is in pictures, here.

Patty Hearst (SLA)
Americans were riveted by the Patty Hearst kidnapping in 1974, and then shocked when the heiress joined her terrorist captors, the Symbionese Liberation Army.

Suicide Terrorism
Suicide terrorism ss a growing phenomenon and one that is difficult to understand. This overview provides definitions, profiles of groups who use suicide terror tactics and explorations of widely held theories of what motivates suicide attackers.

Abu Nidal
The Palestinian terrorist leader Abu Nidal was known in the 1970s and 1980s as a prolific, if paranoid, terrorist. Learn more about Abu Nidal here.

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International terrorist attacks have driven innovations in airline security systems. The intertwined history of airline security and international terrorism is in pictures, here.

Kamikazes
Japanese pilots committed suicide attacks against American planes and aircraft in World War II

Religious terrorism
The world's great religions all have both peaceful and violent messages from which believers can choose. Religious terrorists and violent extremists share the decision to interpret religion to justify violence, whether they are Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, or Sikh.

Ayman Al Zawahiri
Ayman al Zawahiri began his life as a militant Islamist as a fifteen year old in Cairo. An ambitious leader, he later became what many suspect was one of the chief planners of the 9/11 attacks.

Psychological Causes-Studies
Researchers have been conducting studies on the psychological causes of terrorism since the 1970s, using data on left-wing, right-wing and Islamist terrorism.

Animal Liberation Front (ALF)
The Animal Liberation Front describes itself as helping end animal exploitation. But the law sees the group as 'animal rights extremists' and 'ecoterrorists.'

Taliban
The Afghanistan Taliban were the United States' first target in the "war on terror," for providing safe haven to Osama bin Laden's Al Qaeda. They remain a major foe in Afghanistan, where they are spearheading an insurgency. Here, find out who the Taliban are.

Islamic Terms
Islamist terrorism has introduced new--and frequently misused--Arabic terms into English. Find out what terms such as jihad and salafi really mean.

Where Did Left Wing Terror Go?
The history of terrorism is often described as coming in waves. But can it be that the last wave, left wing terrorism, simply disappeared before religiously inspired terrorism took its place?

Tamil Tigers
The Tamil Tigers were among the first groups to use suicide attacks on a wide scale, inspiring other groups such as Hamas. Here, a profile of the Sri Lankan separatist rebels.

Al Qaeda Leaders
Who runs Al Qaeda besides Osama bin Laden? These presumed Al Qaeda leaders strategize, plan and command operations for the organization and its affiliates.

Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party, an act of sabotage by American colonists, is often credited with a role in prompting the American revolution. It also fulfills the definition of terrorism, and a few have argued it should be considered an early act of terrorism in the United States.

1975 Moluccan Hijackings
Terrorism in the Netherlands was introduced in the 1970s, when second generation Moluccans in Holland grew discontent with Dutch apathy about the former colonial wards' status and lack of an independent state.

Torture
Torture and terrorism have become linked topics in the context of the "global war on terror."

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Suicide bombers transform themselves into human weapons.

Human Rights & Terrorism
Human Rights and Terrorism are linked issues for both the victims and perpetrators of terrorist violence. The declaration of a "war on terror" and the expansion of anti-terror measures in many countries has intensified these issues.

Patty Hearst
The history of terrorism is best told through the people who commit it. These notorious terrorists are the backbone of the history of terrorism.

Data Mining & Counterterrorism
The occasional emergence of "data mining" in U.S. news about counterterrorism programs leaves many of us wondering, "what is data mining?" Fine definitions, uses, and the potential applications in counterterrorism here.

Islamic Jihad (Palestinian)
Palestinian Islamic Jihad combines Palestinian nationalism, Islamist ideology, and a belief in armed confrontation with Israel.

OFAC Comliance
OFAC administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy goals, and maintains the OFAC SDN list. American firms must be aware of OFAC compliance requirements.

Iraq Trooop Withdrawal
In 2006, US Congressional elections turned on troop levels in Iraq. In 2007, Congress set out to vote on Iraq troop withdrawal plans, but ended up with a troop surge. As of March, 2008, the fate of 140,000 troops who will remain after July is still unknown. Here are six factors that will affect their future.

The Cyberterrorism Threat
There have been fears of cyberterrorism since the 1990s, but it was the 9/11 attacks made national computer security a high policy priority. What is cyberterrorism, how concerned should be about its threat, and what is being done now to protect national computer security?

Russian Torture in Chechnya
Russian forces systematically employ torture to extract confessions from fighters in the Chechnya war. The Russians consider their efforts part of a counter-terrorism program.

1920: Wall Street Bombing
The Wall Street Bombing of 1920 was the most destructive terrorist attack to date in the United States. It helped provoke fears that anarchist or "red" terrorism in America was capable of undermining national security.

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International terrorist attacks have driven innovations in airline security systems. The intertwined history of airline security and international terrorism is in pictures, here.

Iraq Trooop Withdrawal
In 2006, US Congressional elections turned on troop levels in Iraq. In 2007, Congress set out to vote on Iraq troop withdrawal plans, but ended up with a troop surge. As of March, 2008, the fate of 140,000 troops who will remain after July is still unknown. What next for US troops in Iraq?

Fatwa
Fatwas, Islamic legal opinions usually issued on matters related to everyday life, have also been used to communicate anti-Western sentiment.

Suicide Attacks & Religion
The rise of suicide attacks among Islamist groups such as Hamas and Al Qaeda has led many to question whether they are religiously motivated.

Mitochondrial DNA Analysis
Mitochondrial DNA may be used to identify both terrorists and their victims.

War on Terror Torture Debate
The war on terror torture debate usually begins with a ticking time bomb scenario. Law professor David Luban explains what's wrong with the scenario.

Narcissistic Rage Hypothesis
Narcisstic rage hypothesis was once a prominent psychological explanation of what motivates terrorism.

Torture & Interrogation
Whether the use of torture to elicit information from would-be terrorists is justifiable became a lively topic after 9/11. Explore legal issues related to torture and extraterritorial detention, here.

Terrorism Conventions
Multilateral conventions and protocols on terrorism implicitly define terrorism by creating international consensus about which acts should be criminalized and prosecuted.

Abu Ghraib Prison
Abu Ghraib is an Iraqi province, and the location of the Abu Ghraib prison. Release of U.S. troops' torturing US soldiers in 2004 linked the name to scandal.

2002 Bali Bombings
The Bali resort island suffered Indonesia's deadliest terrorist attack in 2002

Camera Surveillance
Camera Surveillance is considered a "must have" counterterrorism technology by many security professionals; others argue that cameras deter neither criminals nor terrorists.

Nuclear Terrorism Measures
The United States has taken some measures to prevent and respond to nuclear terrorism. Whether they are adequate is still unclear.

2007 Air Cargo Inspection Bill
International terrorist attacks have driven innovations in airline security systems. The intertwined history of airline security and international terrorism is in pictures, here.

Egypt History of Torture
Egypt has been torturing terrorism suspects since its battle with domestic terrorists in the 1990s. Now it is torturing suspects from the US and UK on behalf of the war on terror.

ETA
The Basque separatist group ETA committed itself to armed struggle in the late 1960s in its quest for sovereignty for the Basque country. ETA attacks have been responsible for 800 deaths in the intervening years.

Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation is among the techniques used in interrogating terrorism suspects.

1968 PFLP Hijacking
In 1968, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine hijacked its first plane, inaugurating international terrorism.

Israel: Terrorism and Torture
Israel's terrorism and torture history began in 1987, when it legalized torture against political prisoners, many of which it called terrorists.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence technologies to process large amounts of data are considered indispensable anti-terrorism tools by federal agencies and bureaus such as the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security.

Air Marshals
Federal Air Marshals are special agents who travel incognito on high-risk airline flights.

RPGs
Rocket Propelled Grenades are light, cheap and easy to find on the black market.

Michael Bray (Army of God)
In 1985 Michael Bray was convicted for destroying eight women's health care clinics and other properties in the Washington DC area. Find out more about the Army of God chaplain, and why he says Christianity justifies acts of terrorism.

Hooding
Hooding terrorism suspects has been practiced at Guantanamo Bay, and in Iraq, notably at Abu Ghraib prison.

Huckabee on terrorism
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee hopes to win the Republican nomination for president. Here, Huckabee views on the war in Iraq, the war on terror and homeland security

Horn of Africa Front
President Bush first mentioned the "War on Terror" in an address to Congress on September 20, 2001. Since then, the US Terror War has been fought around the world on a number of fronts.

Nuclear Iran Timeline
Iran's nuclear program has concerned the United States and the European Union for years, but Iran maintains that it has no plans to build nuclear weapons.

Terrorism Blogs
Blogs on terrorism, the war on terror, counterterrorism and U.S. policy can critique, poke holes, poke fun, probe facts and pose questions that the mainstream media can't always.

What Terrorist Threat?
The threat of a terrorist attack by a "global network of extremists" on U.S. soil is a hotly debated topic. But focus on this threat is clouding our ability to distinguish different extremist groups, and their distinct goals.

Ron Paul on Terrorism
Ron Paul, a Republican/ libertarian representative from Texas, reveals the distinct principles of libertarianism in his views on the war on terror, the Iraq war and homeland security.

Luis Posada Carriles
The history of terrorism is best told through the people who commit it. These notorious terrorists are the backbone of the history of terrorism.

Mas Selamat Kastari
Mas Selamat Kastari was already a well known figure as the alleged Singapore head of Jemaah Islamiyah, when he received worldwide attention for his escape from Singaporan prison in February 2002.

Muslim Brotherhood
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood is the oldest and largest Islamist organization in the world. Although it has renounced violence, it is often referred to as the source of inspiration for today's jihadist groups.

Iraq Civil War
By November 2006, analysts, media and some policy makers agreed the Iraq War is a civil war. President Bush clung to the explanation that Al Qaeda terrorism was the main cause of violence.

1971 Air India Hijacking
In 1971, seventeen year old Hashim Qureshi hijacked a Kashmir India plane to publicize the Jammu and Kashmire National Liberation Front, and the quest for Kashmiri independence from either India and Pakistan.

Fatah Al Islam
Fatah Al Islam was founded in 2006 in Lebanon, raising new questions and fears about the spread of radical Islamist extremism in the region.

Dirty Bomb
Dirty Bomb is the colloquial name for a Radiological Dispersal Device

Iran: State Sponsor of Terror
The U.S. State Department in 2006 called Iran the "most active" state sponsor of terrorism in the world in its annual country report on terrorist activity

Retinal Scanning
Retinal scans are among the most intrusive, but also the most accurate, biometric identification techniques

July 2007 bin Laden video clip
Video clips of Al Qaeda leader bin Laden may be old, but a July 2007 production is new, confirming that Al Qaeda production capabilities are alive and well.

Baghdad
Baghdad, a central location in the Iraq war, is one of the world's oldest cities and home to one of its newest conflicts.

Mitt Romney on Terrorism
2008 Republican presidential candidate Sen. Mitt Romney's views on the war on terrorism, the Iraq War and Homeland Security

Narodnaya Volya (People's Will
The history of terrorism would not be complete without a history of Narodnaya Volya, the late 19th century Russian organization that made terrorism a centerpiece of its revolutionary project to upend Tsarist Russia.

Counterterrorism in Africa
Terrorism and Counterterrorism in Africa have taken on greater importance for the United States, since the advent of th Global war on Terror. The Trans Sahara Counter Terrorism Initiative (TSCTI) has been created to address terrorist threats.

Jihad and bin Laden
The term jihadi is closely linked to that of Osama bin Laden. Here's the historical connection between the Al Qaeda leader and jihad.

New Security Technologies
Are Biometrics terrorism's best barometers at borders and ports? Will Artificial Intelligence and Smart Cards outsmart terrorists? Here, a compendium of new, updated and future security technologies designed to thwart terrorism.

Somalia War on Terror
The U.S. war against terror in Somalia is composed primarily of military action against Al Shebab, an Islamist militia. This strategy is backfiring, and helping to lead to more instability. A more fruitful strategy would treat humanitarian and political issues as interconnected.

Assassination
The targeted murder of a political or other well-known figure brings attention to a terrorist's cause.

Syria State Sponsor
Syria terrorism has long been a concern to the United States, which has it on the State Department list of state sponsors of terrorism Here's why.

Dead for Good, by Hugh Barlow
Hugh Barlow places the rise of today's suicide bomber in the context of religious martyrdom. Religious martyrs have always been willing, even anxious, to die on behalf of their God. But the rise of what Barlow calls the "predatory martyr," willing to take random civilians along with them, is new. Barlow's "Dead for Good: Martyrdom and the Rise of the Suicide Bomber," is reviewed here.

Iran
A country profile of Iran, which has been on the U.S. State Department list of state sponsors of terrorism since 1984.

Jihadi
Our daily news tells us that we are surrounded by a growing number of jihadis and that there is a global jihadist movement. But they rarely tell us who jihadis are or what they believe. Find a definition and a historical background here.

TSA No-Fly List Solutions
Tens of thousands of innocent people have been flagged by the TSA No Fly List or other terrorist watchlists. If you're one of them, or want to check to see if you might be, follow these steps

Jemaah Islamiya (JI)
This Jemaah Islamiyah Indonesia profile explains the terrorist group's goals, notable attacks and purported links to Al Qaeda.

Top Terrorism & Iraq War Books
Looking for a gift for a current events junkie? Give current events followers on your list one or more of the terrific books on the Iraq War, terrorism and the war on terror that have come out in the last several years. Here are some of the most highly touted and well written war on terror and Iraq war books to have been published recently.

Iraq & Terrorism
This article asks whether Iraq is a front in the war on terror, offering arguments for and against links between Iraq and WMD, Iraq and Al Qaeda, and Iraq and jihadists.

Giuliani on terrorism
2008 Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani's views on the war on terrorism, the Iraq War and Homeland Security

Taliban on the Web?
In the fall of 2006, former Taliban leader Mullah Muhammad Omar issued a threat of imminent attacks in Afghanistan and Europe via a Taliban website. Or did he?

Terrorist Suspects Detention
Nearly all governments outlaw what is called administrative detention of suspected criminals, but it is just as true that nearly all declare exceptional circumstances when the rules don't apply, among them 'national security.' Each country its own rules for how long a terrorism suspect can legally be detained without charge: from indefinite detention for 'enemy combatants' at the U.S. detention facility Guantanamo Bay, to nearly a year in Uganda, to four days in Spain.

Karen Hughes Resigns
Karen Hughes resignation as Public Diplomacy Undersecretary of State leaves observers grappling with her legacy, as well as the role of public diplomacy in the "war on terror."

Torture in International View
Does the threat of terrorism justify torture? See what international conventions since 1948 have to say about whether the threat of terrorism justifies torture as an interrogation tactic.