Counterterrorism
Monday, March 28, 2016 - 07:07
A day after tragic events unfolded in Brussels, authorities in Rio de Janeiro announced an anti-terrorism training program that leverages agents of the Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) from the American Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
Monday, March 28, 2016 - 06:39
Defense ministers and officials from 27 Arab and African states on Friday agreed to bolster cooperation on counter-terrorism, in a meeting held at an Egyptian resort town.
Friday, March 25, 2016 - 06:22
Ivory Coast plans to establish new centres for rapid response forces to protect soft targets throughout the country following an attack by Islamic extremists on a popular beach town earlier this month that killed 19, the country's prime minister said on Thursday
Friday, March 18, 2016 - 07:23
Witnesses
Matthew Levitt, Ph.D.
Director and Fromer-Wexler Fellow
Stein Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Mr. Tony Badran
Research Fellow
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Daniel L. Byman, Ph.D.
Professor
Security Studies Program
Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
Georgetown University
Friday, March 18, 2016 - 06:47
The U.S. has conveyed to India it has put in place an "effective oversight" and end-use monitoring system to ensure that security assistance given to Pakistan is used solely to combat terrorism.
In Februarfy, the U.S. had proposed $860 million in aid for Pakistan, including $265 million for military hardware, which it said would help the country fight terrorists, secure nuclear weapons and improve ties with India.
Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 06:20
Two ministers from Paris visited Ivory Coast within two days of a jihadist attack. An anti-terror unit is being sent to Burkina Faso. So why does France have such a strong interest in the region?
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 07:02
The latest terror attack in Tunisia, it’s most deadly to date, has turned attention to the strength of the Islamic State’s foothold in Libya and sparked fear of a massive spillover into Tunisia.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 06:15
President Muhammadu Buhari says the world has to come together, present a common front and deal with terrorists and their sponsors. According to President Buhari, there is need for greater international cooperation against terrorists as they no longer respect territorial boundaries.
Monday, March 14, 2016 - 07:27
The main stage of the joint command and staff exercises involving units of the Russian and Tajikistani armed forces is beginning at four ranges in Tajikistan on Monday, Colonel Yaroslav Roshchupkin, an aide to the Russian Central Military District commander, told TASS.
Monday, March 14, 2016 - 06:56
Grand-Bassam is the latest target as Islamic State, al-Qaida and their local affiliates battle to extend their sphere of influence