http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/terrorism.xmlTerrorism - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2013info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {3F7ACCC0-27E4-4590-ACC5-B4086D2FE05B}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/after-pakistan-election-us-should-still-press-counterterrorism-agendaLisa Curtis, Lisa CurtisThe U.S. should continue to encourage Pakistan to play a more active and effective role in countering extremists on its territory.Tue, 14 May 2013 20:28:00 -0400{A23785F4-B129-44FC-A95F-0D1B40C21C8F}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/european-union-should-designate-hezbollah-as-a-terrorist-organizationLuke Coffey, James Phillips, Luke Coffey, James PhillipsEuropean countries can pull their heads out of the sand and designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization without waiting for the EU.Fri, 10 May 2013 14:57:00 -0400{A3DE9E5E-C469-41B5-B873-A9C1D9F71250}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/european-court-errs-in-decision-on-terrorist-suspect-extraditionTheodore R. Bromund, Ph.D., Andrew Robert James Southam, Theodore Bromund, Andrew Robert James SouthamThe ECHR’s decision in the Aswat case is a serious assault on the sovereignty of both Britain and the United States.Tue, 07 May 2013 15:57:00 -0400{044E2606-D8F2-4A75-9398-25F863A0AD6A}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/5/what-to-do-about-the-killer-next-doorJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D., James CarafanoBuild a bomb. Stash it in a backpack. Go to a major sporting event. Drop the bag. Walk away.Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{C1A3026A-E665-4640-9F76-EA71914051DA}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/syria-s-chemical-weapons-us-should-engage-syria-s-opposition-to-defuse-threatJames Phillips, James PhillipsAs bad as the reported Syrian chemical attacks are, a much worse threat would be posed if those weapons fall into the hands of terrorists.Wed, 01 May 2013 12:48:00 -0400{BEBF16B1-618C-4FF7-AF44-45B73A8B044C}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/4/osamas-dead-jihadis-thrivePeter Brookes, Peter BrookesNo matter where or how or by whom the Boston Bombers were radicalized, one of the important take-aways from the terrible terrorist attack is that the international militant Islamist movement is alive, kicking — and killing.Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{5D781C6A-ABE0-42FB-8FA3-F0F4E7656D42}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/beyond-the-plateau-in-us-india-relationsSunjoy Joshi, C. Raja Mohan, Vikram Sood, Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, Ph.D., James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Walter Lohman, Lisa Curtis, Derek Scissors, Ph.D., Sunjoy Joshi, C. Mohan, Vikram Sood, Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, Ph.D., James Carafano, Walter Lohman, Lisa Curtis, Derek ScissorsFew relationships among major powers have been transformed so comprehensively in recent years as that between India and the United States. Yet, there is a growing sense in both New Delhi and Washington that the much-heralded partnership has not lived up to its promise.Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{5031E100-6CA6-449B-A252-2A5241E31AB8}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/boston-bombing-case-options-and-restrictionsCharles "Cully" Stimson, Charles StimsonThere are several questions that require a review of the legal and policy options available to the government.Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{74470D44-04E6-4E2F-84F1-4A6DEFC31699}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2013/04/brookes-fox-chechnyaPeter Brookes, Peter BrookesSenior Fellow Peter Brookes discusses Chechnya after the Boston bombings on Fox News' 'Happening Now'. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{F314CBBF-ADC1-4AFF-B688-AD6ED62BACEC}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/4/west-must-confront-terrorist-party-of-godJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D., James CarafanoA bomb exploded in a Bangkok apartment. Both apartment and bomb turned out to belong to a man who had planned to attack the Israeli Embassy. Israeli officials ultimately linked the plot to Hezbollah.Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{9D29A192-9A2B-4754-AB69-B8D37287E0BC}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/4/motive-may-lie-in-chechen-tiesPeter Brookes, Peter BrookesWhile unconfirmed as of this writing, it’s within the realm of possibility that there’s some sort of connection between the Boston Marathon bombers and international Islamist terrorism, including the likes of al-Qaeda.Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{F8A8B1EE-2CF4-4E81-9AB2-493E34B60D52}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/4/the-right-response-to-bostonJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D., James CarafanoSay what you will about the Red Sox, the Bruins, or Boston politicians, the city’s people sure know how to respond to an act of terror. There are textbooks on how to respond to attacks at large public events like the Boston Marathon, and what happened in Massachusetts — from the first response to the investigation to the pursuit of the perpetrators — is strictly by the book.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{286F48DA-3F84-445D-A8A8-569BA1B74959}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/boston-act-of-terror-reinforce-homeland-security-policiesSteven P. Bucci, Ph.D., Steven BucciWashington should reinforce its current approach to homeland security with responsible reforms.Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:40:00 -0400{1BF8E52F-2648-4B87-8943-77239A4E47D0}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/counterterrorism-heritage-foundation-recommendationsThe Heritage Foundation, The Heritage FoundationThere are several policies that U.S. can and should pursue to secure the homeland from a wide spectrum of threats.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:19:00 -0400{19F79AC7-A4FC-44BF-AC6F-3CF6963950F6}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/drone-strikes-the-legality-of-us-targeting-terrorists-abroadSteven Groves, Steven GrovesThe debate over the circumstances in which lethal force may be used against terrorist organizations operating from foreign territory is not new.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{2381F10E-F0F6-4AA8-A28F-5D2808BF3430}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/chemical-security-risk-based-solutions-key-to-fixing-flawsJessica Zuckerman, David Inserra, Jessica Zuckerman, David InserraInstead of perpetuating burdensome regulations, CFATS should be reformed to take a truly risk-based approach to chemical security.Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:04:00 -0400{287BD0E9-E331-4C18-A9C2-06EC2218FB2B}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/3/the-terrorists-europe-wont-namePeter Brookes, Peter BrookesLost in the other news from Cyprus last week was this: A Cypriot court sentenced a Hezbollah operative to four years in jail for putting together plans last summer to attack Israeli tourists on the eastern Mediterranean island.Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400{D9985DCC-0091-47EE-AB04-BF915EDB87FA}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/2/drone-of-battleJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D., James CarafanoAt least 54 Islamist-inspired terror plots aimed at the United States have been thwarted since the Twin Towers fell. Several of these would-be attacks were inspired by Anwar al-Awlaki. A U.S.-born cleric, al-Awlaki ran the "the Foreign Operations" unit for al Qaeda's affiliate in Yemen from his Middle East hideout.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{03410547-BB35-4F67-A369-C470F15C432B}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/2/intelligent-delusions-on-al-qaedaJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D., James CarafanoOne enterprising U.S. intelligence officer discovered the singers in the Vienna Opera were always the first to know, well, everything. For a string of sausages, he could get a couple of tickets -- and the latest rumors.Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{EBDB2309-EB89-422C-94F0-63E6CE1D777F}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/02/new-national-counterterrorism-center-guidelines-require-strong-oversightJohn Malcolm, Jessica Zuckerman, Andrew Kloster, John Malcolm, Jessica Zuckerman, Andrew KlosterGiven recent terrorist actions, such as the 2009 Fort Hood attack and the attempted Christmas Day bombing, the new guidelines are needed.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500