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The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) logo is displayed in the lobby of the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia.
On SecurityNov 20, 2024
The Potential Politicization of the U.S. Security Apparatus Under Trump, Part 2

For many high-level intelligence positions, Trump appears to be elevating loyalists with little experience, fueling fears over politicization that could undermine the U.S. and its partners' security.

By Sam Lichtenstein
A U.S. flag is pictured on a soldier's uniform at the United States Army military training base in Grafenwoehr, southern Germany, on March 11, 2022.
On SecurityNov 19, 2024
The Potential Politicization of the U.S. Security Apparatus Under Trump, Part 1

Reports that Trump's transition team may propose establishing an outside board to evaluate senior military officers raise serious questions about the potential politicization of the U.S. armed forces in the years ahead.

A photo taken on June 24, 2024, shows the aftermath of a fire at a manufacturing facility in Berlin, Germany, that was allegedly linked to Russia.
On SecurityOct 21, 2024
The Saboteur's Dilemma: The Risk of Using Proxies for Espionage

Intelligence agencies are increasingly using third parties to do their dirty work abroad, raising the risk of miscalculations with potentially violent consequences.

By Sam Lichtenstein
Policemen guard the car of Mayor Luis Chonillo after an attack on the official May 15, 2023, in Duran, Ecuador.
On SecurityFeb 1, 2024
Forecasting Latin America's Next Crime Hotspot After Ecuador
By Caroline Hammer
The street in the Schaerbeek area of Brussels on Oc. 17, 2023, after the suspected perpetrator of a fatal terrorist attack in the Belgian capital was shot dead.
On SecurityNov 9, 2023
Considering the Future Terrorist Threat From the Israel-Hamas War
By Sam Lichtenstein
Members of Syria's top jihadist group, the al Quada-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, parade through the city of Idlib on Aug. 20, 2021, in celebration of the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.
On SecurityAug 25, 2023
The Future of Jihadism in a Multipolar World

The deprioritization of global counterterrorism efforts could create opportunities for al Qaeda and the Islamic State if they can overcome their divisions and clearly define an enemy.

By Charles Thorson
A protester holds a sign reading "I'm an eco-terrorised" during a rally to support the environmental movement Les Soulevements de la Terre (Uprisings of the Earth) near city hall in Paris, France, on June 21, 2023.
On SecurityJul 7, 2023
Envisioning a New Eco-Terrorist Movement
By Sam Lichtenstein
Protesters run from launched tear gas canisters during clashes with police in Marseille, southern France, on July 1, 2023, after a fourth consecutive night of rioting over the killing of a teenager by police.
On SecurityJul 3, 2023
Reflecting on the Riots in France: Why Some Protests Turn Violent

Grassroots protests, like those recently seen in France, often develop like a fire -- emerging from some tinder, sparked by a catalyst incident and then growing into a flame before eventually dying out.

By Sam Lichtenstein
The director of Austria's intelligence agency (left) and the president of Vienna's state police hold a press conference on a foiled Vienna pride parade attack on June 18, 2023.
On SecurityJun 29, 2023
What the Foiled Vienna Pride Parade Plot Suggests About the Islamist Threat to the West

The latest disruption in Vienna shows that Western counterterrorism personnel remain vigilant, but a loss of focus over time will lead to gaps that terrorists may exploit in the future.

By Sam Lichtenstein
Images of the place where four U.S. citizens were found after being kidnapped in Matamoros, Mexico, are shown on screens during a press conference in Mexico City on March 7, 2023.
On SecurityMar 21, 2023
What the Matamoros Kidnapping Says About the State of Cartel Violence in Mexico

The attack on U.S. citizens and the response from the cartel, as well as the Mexican and U.S. governments, confirm the long-standing dynamics underpinning Mexico's criminal landscape.

By Carmen Colosi
Seized marijuana bricks are incinerated in Guadalajara, Mexico.
On SecurityFeb 10, 2023
What Is a Narco-State, and Why Does It Matter?

While narco-states exist on a spectrum of severity, they can all have dramatic geopolitical, operational and tactical impacts that raise a wide variety of risks.

By Sam Lichtenstein
A man monitors computer screens. 
On SecurityJan 30, 2023
What Does 'Security' Mean in 2023?
By Sam Lichtenstein
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