On May 14th U.S. Institute of Peace will release senior study group report on CT in Afghanistan & Pakistan. This Q&A, featuring study group members Tricia Bacon, Brian Finucane, Amb Michael P. McKinley, Amb Anne Patterson & Joshua White, previews some of the group’s findings. usip.org/publications/2…

NBC News Exclusive: “We are increasingly concerned [about] the potential for some kind of coordinated attack here in the homeland, which may be not that different from what you saw against the concert hall in Russia a few weeks ago from ISIS-K”, FBI Director Wray says.

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Congratulations to an amazing scholar, Dr. Topal!! Sedef Asli Topal What a great defense and top notch piece of scholarship.

Timely discussion with Christine Abizaid director of the National Counterterrorism Center, about terrorism today
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In this new commentary for CSIS International Security Program, I look at 3 counterterrorism gaps that have enabled ISK to expand its transnational operations. Unfortunately, none are likely to be addressed in the current international environment
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The recent terrorist attack in Moscow demonstrates that not only is the Islamic State in Khorasan Province the Islamic State's most dangerous affiliate, but also that it has exploited gaps in current international counterterrorism efforts. Tricia Bacon csis.org/analysis/islam…

Come for what surely will be a fascinating book talk TODAY at American University!

Excited to host Jacob Ware & Bruce Hoffman for a talk on their new book Guns, God, & Sedition at American University this Wednesday.

Join SPA on Wed., Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. as Prof. Tricia Bacon hosts a conversation with authors Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware about their thought-provoking book 'God, Guns, and Sedition.' RSVP: bit.ly/3OiEvto #BookTalk

Join SPA on Wed., Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. as Prof. Tricia Bacon hosts a conversation with authors Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware about their thought-provoking book 'God, Guns, and Sedition.' RSVP: bit.ly/3OiEvto #BookTalk

Feb 7th, Bruce Hoffman & Jacob Ware will come to School of Public Affairs for a talk about their important new book.

🚀 'The Stability Instability Paradox' 🎧
Explore the impact of nuclear weapons in the India-Pakistan rivalry with Prof. Sumit Ganguly & Prof. Tricia Bacon. Hosted by Ben Jebb & Matthew Moellering. #Geopolitics #IndiaPakistan

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Though groups like al-Qaida & the Islamic State will have little direct impact on the war in Gaza, the war in Gaza has the potential to shape the Sunni jihadist movement. In this International Centre for Counter-Terrorism piece, I outline 5 factors to watch to understand how. icct.nl/index.php/publ…

#FBI Buffalo statement on investigation at the Rainbow Bridge: