Countering Al Qaeda: Strategies and Implications for U.S. Policy
Al Qaeda is a transnational terrorist organisation and network of companions that the U.S. intelligence community represented as of early 2022 as one of the entities that “pose the greatest threat to U.S. persons and interests abroad” and a possible source of inspiration to domestic violent extremists. Sustained counterterrorism pressure has weakened the group since […]
Strategic Achievements: U.S. Central Command’s Operations Against ISIL
In 2022, U.S. Central Command executed 313 operations in Iraq and Syria as part of the task to defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, now known as Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). More than 95% of those operations collaborated with the Iraqi Security Force or the Syrian Democratic Forces. As […]
Homeland Security’s Proactive Approach to Countering Terrorism
One of Homeland Security’s top priorities is to firmly protect Americans from terrorism and other homeland security dangers by containing nation-states and their representatives, transnational criminal organisations, and parties or individuals from committing terrorist or criminal actions that endanger the Homeland. Recently, terrorists and criminals have increasingly embraced new techniques and advanced tactics to evade […]
The OAS in the Fight Against Terrorism in the Americas
The Organization of American States is the exclusive regional forum for political dialogue, policy analysis, and decision-making in matters in the Western Hemisphere. The OAS brings together leaders from nations across the Americas to discourse on hemispheric issues and opportunities. Different forms of terrorist menaces have existed across the Membership of the Organization of American […]
The Role of the US Department of State in Countering Terrorism
The United States and its allies and partners continue to be vulnerable to attack by Terrorist groups such as ISIS, al-Qa’ida, and Hizballah. The US Department of State operates to make global harmony to subvert and defeat these enemies. In recent times, the dangers posed by these alliances have continued to mature. The US Department […]
The Increased US Influence in Africa: Strengthening Security and Countering Terrorism
With a focus on security and counter-terrorism, this article will explore the motivations behind this increased influence, the strategies employed by the US, and provide examples of initiatives and partnerships that demonstrate its commitment to enhancing security and combating terrorism in Africa. Motivations for Increased US Influence: There are several key factors that contribute to […]
Biden’s security plan asks for a more diverse military and increased nuclear investment.
On Wednesday, the White House issued its long-awaited National Security Strategy, describing objectives for boosting partnerships across the world while preserving a strong American military “by fostering diversity and inclusion.” The policy also includes a pledge to beef up the United States’ nuclear arsenal at a time when Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to […]
NATO and Columbia
In March this year, US President Joe Biden announced his intention to designate Colombia as a major non-NATO ally. Under U.S. law, the designation of major non-NATO ally provides that foreign partner with certain benefits in the areas of defense, trade and security cooperation, according to the State Department, and is a symbol of the […]
Canada’s Arctic foreign policy
Canada‘s national identity, prosperity, security, values and interests are all centered on the Arctic. The Canadian Arctic encompasses 40% of Canada’s land area and is home to over 200,000 people, more than half of whom are Indigenous. The Arctic is central to Canada’s sense of self. Many Canadians, including indigenous peoples, live in the Yukon, […]