Counterterrorism
Monday, July 13, 2015 - 05:53
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived last night as part of his eight-day six-nation tour to Central Asia, emphasised the need to combat terrorism and extremism which he described as a threat without borders.
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 07:04
The U.S. and Emirati governments launched a new Mideast digital communications center Wednesday focused on using social media to counter the Islamic State group's propaganda efforts online.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 - 06:39
A high-profile US anti-terror team arrived in the Turkish capital July 7 to discuss possible cooperation with NATO ally Turkey in combating extremist militants in Syria and Iraq.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 - 06:25
Tunisia has announced plans to build a wall along its border with Libya to counter the threat from jihadist militants.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 06:54
Arrests follow plan to introduce anti-terrorism law that threatens press freedom.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 05:48
Kazakhstan hosted a conference on countering violent extremism in South and Central Asia in Astana earlier this week.
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 08:31
The U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services will hold a counter-ISIL strategy.
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 07:03
Officials and members of congress repeat the same politically salient clichés; adopt recycled assumptions; and then appear surprised when things continue to go poorly. Officials are simply too vested to objectively evaluate current strategies, demonstrate strategic learning, or implement meaningful new policies. It is time to recognize failure and take steps to initiate change.
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 06:58
In a new National Military Strategy, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warns the Pentagon to reorganize its global footprint to combat prolonged battles of terrorism and proxy wars.
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 06:01
A court in Azerbaijan has sentenced 10 people to jail terms of between four to 15 years for joining the Islamic State extremist group.