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al-Qaeda
Al-Qaeda in Xinjiang Autonomous Region?
Was the attack on Monday in Tienanmen Square inspired by al-Qaeda?
Present at Creation: How I Pioneered Drone Warfare
Not targeting al-Qaeda to keep its ranks thin is like not battling Japan for fear of creating kamikaze pilots.
America’s War on Terror Mirrors Cold War
The trajectory of the United States’ conflict with al-Qaeda continues to echo U.S. foreign policy during the early part of the Cold War.
Pushing for Peace in Mindanao
President Benigno Aquino has traveled to the southern Philippines in the hopes of hastening the peace process.
Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site "Explosion"
The alleged source of the story has some other interesting claims — like Iranian involvement in 9/11.
"Command of the Sea by Non-Traditional Means."
It takes unconventional methods to command the sea against an unconventional enemy.
China's Growing Jihadist Problem
With recent arrests in Xinjiang, increasing anger on the internet and Chinese firms a possible target, Beijing faces a rising threat.
Do Drone Strikes on al-Qaida Make Us Safer?
Moral or immoral, do drone strikes work? Sean M. Lynn-Jones weighs the evidence.
Four Myths about Drone Strikes
The killing of senior al-Qaeda leader Abu Yahya al-Libi means drone strikes in Pakistan have made headlines again. But there’s plenty people are getting wrong.
Are Drone Strikes in Pakistan Legal?
Are U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan legal? If conducted under certain parameters then they probably are.
The Militarization of Paradise?
The Indian Ocean archipelago of Socotra is often described as an alien-looking paradise on earth. It also happens to be of immense strategic value to the U.S. and Asian nations.
Philippines Kill Most Wanted
The Philippines military has killed three of the region’s most wanted terrorists. The mopping up continues.