Terrorism

Washington Institute senior fellow Andrew Tabler addressed the House Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, outlining steps the United States can take to help the Syrian opposition maintain its national character and contain the influence of extremist groups. The following is an excerpt from his prepared remarks; download the PDF

The ongoing war has changed not only Syrian society, but also the lives of many young men from other countries who are willing to die in the name of God.

Given Algeria and Morocco's highly developed intelligence apparatuses, strong militaries, and common extremist foes, the United States should use its leverage with each country to sidestep renewed enmities and strengthen regional security.

An original founder of the banned Salafi organisation reveals its true origins, the extent of its links with al-Nahda, and what lies "behind the curtain."

Fueled by the influx of weapons and fighters from Libya, the threat from extremists in Mali and other countries is increasing rapidly, underlining the need for a better-integrated U.S. and allied response.

30 years ago, deadly bombings in Beirut forged a powerful new militant group.

Any effort to counter the jihadists' growing hearts-and-minds campaign in Syria will require significant U.S. support for mainstream rebel forces.

The following is the first of a two-part series on U.S. government efforts to counter violent extremism in America; part 2 offers recommendations for establishing a comprehensive prevention strategy. Last month, the United States and Turkey jointly announced the creation of the $200 million Global Fund for Community Engagement and

In an address otherwise filled with platitudes, Morocco's foreign minister signaled his government's belief that the United States and its Western allies are more deeply invested in security partnerships than in human rights issues.