Pearl Harbor – Let Its Lessons Never Be Forgotten
WWII veterans made the United States a superpower. We owe it to them to remember their service and the lessons the war taught us.
U.S. Cyberattack on Russia Would be a Mistake
By Mike Martin
The reported plans for retaliatory cyberattacks on Russia could yield many negative consequences with minimal benefit.
The Risk Ring of Fire
It is time for the American public to begin a serious discussion about U.S. interests and how to protect them.
Imagine Leaders, Not Just Politicians
At the funeral of former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres, there were missed opportunities for statesmen to genuinely advance peace in the Levant.
International Collaboration in an Era of Homegrown Terrorism
Terrorism today is not necessarily committed by foreigners. From San Bernardino to Baghdad, we are seeing the rapid growth of HVE as the most serious type of terrorist threat.
Kerry Says ISIS is Running – Is He Trustworthy?
By Mike Martin
Secretary of State John Kerry said recently that ISIS is on the run, but the Obama administration has made these kinds of statements in the past. Should the American people believe Secretary Kerry?
How Marginalization in France Fuels Recruitment and Terror Attacks
Security Debrief contributor Erroll Southers writes in The Hill about the terrorist attack in Nice and what it reveals about the rising homegrown violent extremist threat in France and around the world.
Direct Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations Don’t Stand a Chance
Einstein said the definition of insanity is repeating the same action repeatedly while expecting a different result. The latest Israeli demand for direct negotiations with Palestinian counterparts has been tried before and should it materialize again, it will most likely fail. This owes to misaligned approach to conflict resolution.
Profiles in Security – Ehsan Zaffar
The general public sometimes assumes DHS’ mission begins and ends with TSA airport screening. In truth, there are legions of individuals in the Department striving to enhance our national resilience. One of these people is Ehsan Zaffar.
After Brussels Attack, Why Daesh is Losing the Battle and Winning the War
Daesh has claimed responsibility for the terrorist attacks at the Brussels airport and metro. There’s been rosy talk lately about how Daesh is losing, but they’re not. Every terrorist attack feeds a cycle of extremism and violence, and those fighting Daesh are not doing enough to break it.
