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Houston’s Muslim-Led Plan to Protect the Homeland
HOUSTON—It’s rush hour after a 9-to-5 cycle at his day job, and Mustafa Tameez is forcing his massive Infiniti SUV through traffic, passing the time… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Failed Obama ‘Reset’ Has Encouraged Russian Aggression
People seem a bit surprised—even perplexed—by the breathless news reports and video of Russian warplanes “buzzing” an American warship operating in international waters in the… Read More
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US Looks to Improve Defense Ties With India
A preliminary agreement between Washington and New Delhi to share military logistics marks another step forward in their defense relationship, assuming the agreement is soon… Read More
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ISIS’ Next Attack Could Be With Chemical Weapons
Earlier this month, Morocco’s head of counterterrorism, Abdelhak Khiame, warned that the Islamic State (ISIS) is trying to build chemical weapons to use in an… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Russia and China Increase Defense Spending While US Continues Cutting
Every year at this time, we see the same kind of headlines: “U.S. biggest military spender in the world.” They’re all based on the release… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
US Serves up Cyber Justice Against Foreign Hackers
A number of high-profile cases involving international cyberattacks on the U.S. have been unsealed for the public. The incidents, released by the Department of Justice,… Read More
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Justice Department Kept Public in Dark About Iranian Hackers Until After Obama’s Nuclear Deal
On March 24, the Department of Justice indicted seven Iranian hackers for two cyber-crimes. The charges result from the individuals’ attacks on U.S. bank websites… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
5 Facts to Know About Dirty Bombs
Recent attacks in Brussels by terrorists and their connection with a plot to attack a Belgian nuclear power plant raise the question of whether nuclear… Read More
SecurityCommentary
You’d Better Believe NATO Still Matters Today
Recently there have been some who have questioned NATO’s importance in the 21st century. Europe is currently experiencing a belligerent and aggressive Russia with old-school… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Reagan’s Defense Approach Is Needed Now More Than Ever
President Ronald Reagan delivered his famous Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) speech over three decades ago. In it, Reagan emphasized the need to develop a comprehensive… Read More
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Hackers Are Now Locking Computers for Ransom. Why This Is a Growing Threat.
At this moment, someone’s computer and personal data are being held hostage. Many have recently become victims of the cyber-tactic known as ransomware, including hospitals, schools,… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
What Guides the US Intelligence Community
For more than 30 years, every president has used Executive Order 12333 to provide both organizational and implementation direction to the intelligence community. This executive… Read More
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Pentagon Got ISIS’ Second Ranking Leader. Why We Need to Try Harder.
American defense officials have announced that a very senior Islamic State (ISIS) leader has been killed in a U.S. military operation. While this is good… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Brussels Terrorists Linked to Nuclear Plot
Two of the terrorists responsible for the bombings in Brussels have been linked to a possible plot on nuclear facilities uncovered by Belgian security back… Read More
SecurityCommentary
America’s Military Is in Much Worse Shape Than You’d Think
America’s military is dangerously weak and unprepared today, and it’s not getting better. At least that’s what top military leaders told Congress recently. Unfortunately, the… Read More
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National Security Experts: Brussels Terrorist Attacks ‘Grave,’ ‘A Bit Embarrassing’
When twin explosions hit Brussels early Tuesday morning, killing at least 31 people and wounding at least 270 others, they exposed a dangerous intelligence gap right… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Congress Should Create Commission for Encryption Debate
The recent legal battles between Apple and the FBI over encrypted phones is just one part of a larger debate over two important sets of… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Obama Administration Reshuffles Counterterrorism Strategies
Tuesday’s terrorist attack during Brussels’ morning rush hour was horrific proof again that Islamist terrorists are waging war on Europe and the United States. Islamic… Read More
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Strong US Security After Brussels Includes the Visa Waiver Program
In the aftermath of the deadly attacks in Brussels, the media and politicians have turned their criticism back to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). While… Read More
SecurityNews
In Aftermath of Brussels Attacks, Conservatives Call for Border Security
In the aftermath of Tuesday’s terror attacks in Brussels that left at least 30 dead, conservatives in Congress say that addressing border security is the… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Brussels Attack Shows Lawful Intelligence Collection Has Never Been More Important
The horrific terrorist attacks in Brussels highlight the need for timely, accurate intelligence. Just today, French President François Hollande has called for closer cooperation among… Read More
SecurityNews
Lawmakers Want Big Brother to Get a Warrant Before Looking in Your Inbox
If the Email Privacy Act becomes law, the inboxes of millions of Americans will get a security update overnight. The bill would prohibit the government… Read More
SecurityCommentary
After Brussels Attacks, US Must Not Repeat Europe’s Mistakes
The first question security professionals around the world ask after a horrific terrorist attack is: What’s next? The second question is: How to stop it?… Read More
SecurityCommentary
KT McFarland on the ‘Powder Keg’ That’s About to Explode in Europe
KT McFarland decided to re-enter the national security arena after 9/11. She had stepped down as the highest-ranking woman at the Pentagon in the Reagan… Read More
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Iraqi Priest Grateful That John Kerry Recognizes ISIS Atrocities Against Christians as Genocide
Secretary of State John Kerry formally declared Thursday that attacks from the Islamic State terrorist group against Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle… Read More
SecurityCommentary
House Budget Goes in the Wrong Direction on Defense
The newly released House budget proposal would increase defense spending in future years, but for the 2017 fiscal year it goes in the wrong direction…. Read More
SecurityCommentary
Obama’s Misuse of Special Operations Forces Has Led to Larger ISIS Threat
President Barack Obama is misusing our most elite forces. Since the onset of the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS), The Heritage Foundation has called… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Defection Points to Possible Problems Within ISIS Leadership
One of the keys to defeating the Islamic State (ISIS) is acquiring intelligence on it. So when a Syrian ISIS defector passed over a memory… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Domestic Use of Military Drones Is No Big Deal. Here’s How It Works.
Between 2006 and 2009, the Department of Defense participated in some 20 instances where its various unmanned aerial systems (drones) were used to provide reconnaissance over… Read More
SecurityCommentary
House Budget Proposal Falls Short on Defense
House Republicans are trying to develop a budget that both is fiscally responsible and increases defense spending. Unfortunately, the latest proposal underfunds defense and overfunds wasteful domestic… Read More
