Detainee Policy

While billions are victim to the regular abuse and tyranny of governments such as those of Sudan and China, much of the world's media and non-profit "human rights" resources focus on the U.S. Naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Not a single person has been killed at the facility since it opened, and yet… Read more

Congress will soon debate proposed detainee legislation. Both the House and Senate have several detainee-related provisions in their versions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2012—the main funding bill for the Department of Defense for the next fiscal year. And as in years past, this debate promises to… Read more

On March 22, a federal judge in the District of Columbia ordered that Mohamedou Ould Slahi, one of the most dangerous terrorists being held at Guantanamo Bay, be released. Although the Obama Administration has decided to appeal the decision, if the court’s order stands several issues will have to be… Read more

"We do not have a war against terror."[1] This extraordinary statement by a senior European Union (EU) official reflects the divide between Washington and Europe's leading political institutions over the fight against al-Qaeda. Despite three major terrorist attacks on European soil in the past three… Read more

Though it has been nine years since the 9/11 attacks, Congress continues to act as though it is September 10, 2001. From ignoring key 9/11 Commission recommendations to failing to reform the costly and inefficient grant program and disaster declaration process while pursuing dumb legislative initiatives that do not make… Read more

FYI: Heritage WebMemos are getting a new name. Beginning February 13, 2012, they will be called Issue Briefs.  For the 50th consecutive year, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2012 provides funding and authorities for the U.S.… Read more

FYI: Heritage WebMemos are getting a new name. Beginning February 13, 2012, they will be called Issue Briefs.  For the 50th consecutive year, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2012 provides funding and authorities for the U.S.… Read more

Congress will soon debate proposed detainee legislation. Both the House and Senate have several detainee-related provisions in their versions of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2012—the main funding bill for the Department of Defense for the next fiscal year. And as in years past, this debate promises to… Read more

Though it has been nine years since the 9/11 attacks, Congress continues to act as though it is September 10, 2001. From ignoring key 9/11 Commission recommendations to failing to reform the costly and inefficient grant program and disaster declaration process while pursuing dumb legislative initiatives that do not make… Read more

On March 22, a federal judge in the District of Columbia ordered that Mohamedou Ould Slahi, one of the most dangerous terrorists being held at Guantanamo Bay, be released. Although the Obama Administration has decided to appeal the decision, if the court’s order stands several issues will have to be… Read more

"We do not have a war against terror."[1] This extraordinary statement by a senior European Union (EU) official reflects the divide between Washington and Europe's leading political institutions over the fight against al-Qaeda. Despite three major terrorist attacks on European soil in the past three… Read more

While billions are victim to the regular abuse and tyranny of governments such as those of Sudan and China, much of the world's media and non-profit "human rights" resources focus on the U.S. Naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Not a single person has been killed at the facility since it opened, and yet… Read more