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What If the Terrorists Are Already Here?

How to talk about terrorism today — and how to stop talking about it.

BY Uri Friedman, The Atlantic

Video

07.06.2016
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Susan Rice on Fighting Terrorism

Obama's national security adviser on ISIS, Brexit, and the Rwanda genocide.

BY Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic

Blog Post

06.27.2016
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The United States Does Not Need a Higher Wall

Despite numerous and complex bilateral issues, Mexico is an important strategic partner for the United States. Likewise, the United States is without a doubt key for the Mexican economy.

Blog Post

05.10.2016
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Today's Security Challenges

FBI Director James Comey speaks with Brooke Masters of the Financial Times about terrorism.

BY Aspen Ideas To Go

Podcast

05.05.2016
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Discussions on National Security

What do top-level government officials have to say about counterterrorism, the state of NATO’s relationship with Russia, and the challenges facing analysts in today's security environment? Listen to Aspen Institute Radio as it explores conversations on this topic.

BY Aspen Institute Staff

Video

05.02.2016
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Cutting Off Al Shabaab and Boko Haram

From Boko Haram in the west to Al-Shabab in the east, much of Africa is becoming plagued by terrorism.

BY Alison Decker

Video

04.27.2016
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The Iran Deal: What Will Happen Post-Obama?

Will the nuclear deal with Iran spark an integral change in its relationship with the West, or will it empower the country to be more of a security threat?

BY Mary Catherine Bitter

Video

04.27.2016
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Potential ISIL Attacks in the United States

With ISIL capturing headlines for their violent acts across the world, it is hard not to feel unnerved by a potential threat. Should Americans be worried about an attack on their home soil? Lisa Monaco, assistant to the President for homeland security and counterterrorism, and United Kingdom counterpart Paddy McGuinness, deputy national security advisor, explain how both countries are working to stop ISIL at their root.

BY Alison Decker

Video

04.26.2016
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Keeping Intelligence Smart

There are numerous examples of “getting it wrong” on fundamental questions of intelligence and policy. When intelligence failures happen, the results are can be catastrophic and public, resulting in loss of life and headlines in newspapers around the world. But how fair are the judgments? What do intelligence agencies owe the public?

BY Homeland Security Program

Blog Post

04.22.2016
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