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Shifts in the Demographic Profile of Hezbollah’s Combat Fatalities: What Do They Mean?
The group's efforts to increase recruitment in certain areas of Lebanon have helped it continue the fight in Syria, but they could cause internal fissures down the road.
Jan 2, 2018
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  • Kendall Bianchi
Brief Analysis
Stabilizing Lebanon Is Iran's Way of Helping Hezbollah Take Over
Despite issuing threats through its proxies, Iran shares the international community's interest in Lebanon's near-term stability, but its motivations are hardly benevolent.
Dec 20, 2017
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  • Hanin Ghaddar
Articles & Testimony
Benghazi Trial Turns 'Shameful Episode' Into Honorable Case
Despite its less than definitive verdict, the trial of Ahmed Abu Khattala showed that federal prosecutors, the intelligence community, and the FBI have pursued the case with apolitical professionalism.
Dec 19, 2017
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  • Ben Fishman
Brief Analysis
Revisiting the Islamic State's 2011-2014 Reemergence: Lessons for the Future
Given the clampdown on foreign fighters and the changed environment in Syria and Iraq, the group may be unable to break out as broadly as it once did, so Washington's approach should shift accordingly.
Dec 18, 2017
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  • Aaron Y. Zelin
Articles & Testimony
The Ties That Bind: Families, Clans, and Hizballah's Military Effectiveness
The group has used social solidarities to enhance unit cohesion, encourage tactical flexibility, and strengthen its fighters’ commitment to a culture of jihad, martyrdom, and resistance.
Dec 15, 2017
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  • Michael Eisenstadt
  • Kendall Bianchi
Articles & Testimony
How Trump Is Going After Hezbollah in America's Backyard
U.S. officials are taking action against the pro-Iranian militant group using new clues from old investigations in Latin America.
Nov 30, 2017
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  • Matthew Levitt
Articles & Testimony
How Hamas' Military Wing Threatens Reconciliation With Fatah
Even as it hands over political power, the group seems committed to a militant model that could bring Gaza closer to the next wave of violence.
Nov 29, 2017
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  • Matthew Levitt
  • Aviva Weinstein
Articles & Testimony
The Regional Dimensions of Hariri's Resignation: Will Iran and Hizballah Compromise?
The prime minister's move was only a temporary setback for Tehran and its chief proxy, whose foothold in Lebanon and the wider Middle East is strong enough to withstand Saudi pressure for the foreseeable future.
Nov 28, 2017
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  • Hanin Ghaddar
Articles & Testimony
Russia's Questionable Counterterrorism Record
Moscow's actions suggest it will never be an honest broker or reliable partner for the West in combating terrorism.
Nov 23, 2017
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  • Anna Borshchevskaya
Multimedia
Brief Analysis
From CVE to 'Terrorism Prevention': Assessing New U.S. Policies
Four veteran practitioners discuss opportunities and risks associated with the Trump administration's shift in terminology, and policy, on countering extremism.
Nov 17, 2017
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  • William Braniff
  • Seamus Hughes
  • Shanna Batten
  • Matthew Levitt
◆ Counterterrorism Lecture Series
Recent Trends in Terrorism and Counterterrorism:
National Practices in Countering Violent Extremism
To prevent violent extremism, programs must cover all ideologies and address the full spectrum of prevention, intervention, disengagement, and rehabilitation.
Nov 16, 2017
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  • Matthew Levitt
Brief Analysis
Demolition of a Palestinian Islamic Jihad Tunnel Inside Israel
The lack of armed response by Hamas or PIJ highlights the host of military and political factors restraining both organizations and the potency of new Israeli defense technologies, though radical elements may still decide to risk an attack out of desperation.
Nov 3, 2017
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  • Sami Turjeman
Articles & Testimony
America's Radicalization Problem: It's Local
The Trump administration's focus on border security and 'terrorism prevention' is not well suited to countering homegrown attacks like the one New York just suffered.
Nov 1, 2017
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  • Matthew Levitt
Brief Analysis
How a New Initiative Could Pave the Way to Gulf Reconciliation
One designation in particular by the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center suggests a foundation for better ties between Qatar and the GCC countries with which it has feuded.
Oct 30, 2017
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  • Matthew Levitt
Brief Analysis
Shia Unrest in Hezbollah's Beirut Stronghold
The group is hoping to rein in rampant social problems by allowing government authorities to crack down on its poorest constituents, but the plan could backfire amid unprecedented anti-Hezbollah riots.
Oct 30, 2017
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  • Hanin Ghaddar
Multimedia
Brief Analysis
Hezbollah's Terror Army: How to Prevent a Third Lebanon War
Three veteran European military leaders discuss Hezbollah's escalating threat to regional stability and outline urgent steps for avoiding a destructive new conflict with Israel.
Oct 27, 2017
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  • Richard Kemp
  • Richard Dannatt
  • Klaus Naumann
◆ Counterterrorism Lecture Series
Houthi code of conduct paper
Articles & Testimony
Can Bankers Fight Terrorism?
Although counter-terrorist financing efforts are no panacea, recent calls for discontinuing them tend to overlook the crucial role they play in America's wider national security strategy.
Oct 18, 2017
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  • Matthew Levitt
  • Katherine Bauer
Articles & Testimony
The Unique Counterterrorism Challenges Presented by Homegrown Violent Extremism
The liberation of Mosul and Raqqa does not mean that the terrorist threat to the West will decrease, so addressing the HVE challenge for law enforcement and intelligence officials should be a top priority.
Oct 18, 2017
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  • Matthew Levitt
Multimedia
Brief Analysis
Iraq's Role in Countering the Islamic State's Finances
Watch the governor of Iraq's central bank discuss steps to combat financial activity from the receding caliphate.
Oct 16, 2017
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  • Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq
◆ Counterterrorism Lecture Series
Brief Analysis
Interpreting the Fall of Islamic State Governance
Although the cessation of governance-related media releases suggests a full retreat, IS remains active in military campaigns and eager to rise again by taking advantage of local grievances.
Oct 16, 2017
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  • Aaron Y. Zelin

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Featured experts

Matthew Levitt
Matthew Levitt
Matthew Levitt is the Fromer-Wexler Senior Fellow and director of the Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence at The Washington Institute.
Devorah Margolin
Devorah Margolin
Devorah Margolin is the Blumenstein-Rosenbloom Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute.
Aaron Zelin
Aaron Y. Zelin
Aaron Y. Zelin is the Gloria and Ken Levy Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy where his research focuses on Sunni Arab jihadi groups in North Africa and Syria as well as the trend of foreign fighting and online jihadism.
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