Is Law Enforcement Able to De-Radicalize Extremists Like John Walker Lindh?
The "American Taliban," a Californian who joined the Taliban in 2001, will be released today.
War on Terror
From Conservative Patriot to Communist Vanguard: An Interview With H. Bruce Franklin
Franklin's new memoir, Crash Course, blends the story of his political awakening with the history of the Vietnam War.
Dispatches: Five Essential Reads From the Past Week
A collection of some of our most important and timely stories, from an interview with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez before her upset victory in New York to a map highlighting how abortion laws differ from state to state.
The Lede, Issue #22: Alexandria Ocacio-Cortez's Surprising Victory, the Ongoing War on Terror, Abortion Laws From State to State, and More
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After 17 Years of Fighting Terror, the U.S. Makes a Disastrous Pivot
Despite the ongoing ascension of non-state armed groups in the Middle East, the U.S. military seems to be pivoting to a power competition against Russia and China.
Trump's Impossible Choice in Syria
Should the U.S. retaliate after the latest deadly airstrike in Syria?
How the Pentagon Repurposes Civilian Casualties as Anti-Terror Propaganda
The American military has released hundreds of videos showing U.S.-led coalition airstrikes. The victims are not always the intended targets.
Slouching Toward Iraq
What America's history of nation-building tells us about our failures in Iraq.
The Forgotten Detainee of Guantanamo Bay
The Senate torture report chronicled the CIA’s interrogation of high-profile detainee Abu Zubaydah, but the justice system’s treatment of his habeas corpus petition has largely escaped notice.
A Dozen Years Ago Today, Guantanamo's Groundwork Began
Only seven out of nearly 800 inmates have been convicted and sentenced.
Human Rights Watch's Take on Obama's Drone Speech Is Worth Reading
Did you miss the president's important speech about the War on Terror? Here's the one response you should make some time for.
Congress Deliberated Something Yesterday?
The Senate debates the use of unmanned drone strikes.
The Legality of Osama bin Laden’s Killing
There’s no black-and-white answer on the legality of killing Osama bin Laden, regardless of whether it’s approached as a law enforcement issue or as part of an ongoing war.
Taking Liberties Back From the Patriot Act
Concerned that the time for its extra intrusiveness has passed, civil libertarians are calling for some provisions of the Patriot Act to be rolled back.
Bin Laden Is Dead: A Study on Violence After the Demise of Previous Terrorists
"Patriot Games" on a grand scale: Will Osama bin Laden’s death spark greater danger or a decrease in violence?
Academics Doubt Impact of Osama bin Laden's Death
Researchers debating the effect of “leadership decapitation” of terrorist organizations have come to very different conclusions.
Why Does Government Need Your Passenger Data?
A grand explanation for the Great Information Gather on anyone who crosses an international border. ...
Terror Suspects: Caught Between Moon and NYC
The proper, and the pragmatic, place for trying suspected terrorists is in a traditional Article III courtroom and not a military tribunal, says noted law of war professor David Glazier.
Who Are You and What Did You Eat?
The voracious U.S. appetite for intel on casual tourists pushes the boundaries of privacy without necessarily keeping Americans safe.
The Mind of a Terrorist
Arie Kruglanski, who leads a team of researchers who examine the motivation of terrorists and the effectiveness of de-radicalization efforts, shares his insights.
The Winter Reading of Our Discontents
What the vacationing wonk might take to the beach, courtesy of the Miami book fair and the Bush administration.
Truth With Consequences
Why both political parties should support a truth commission on the human rights abuses of the war on terror
Righting Wrongs by Writing Writs
A documentary looks at historic injustice in the Texas prison system — and comments on the habeas corpus battles of the war on terror.