Threats

Manhunt Underway for Paris Attackers

Despite the surrender of a possible accomplice, the two main suspects remain at large. By Dashiell Bennett

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Europe Under Siege

The view from Brussels, where the Charlie Hebdo massacre has quickly come to represent an attack on the entire region's security and freedom. By Jeffrey Goldberg

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Here’s Why Security Cameras Were No Help In Capturing Paris Terrorists

The City of Light is rather dark when it comes to close-circuit security cameras. In the wake of a terrorist attack, what does that mean? By Patrick Tucker

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Gunmen Open Fire at Paris Magazine, Killing 12

A dozen people were killed after gunmen opened fire at the offices of Charlie Hebdo, a satirical publication that has been targeted before. By Adam Chandler

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The Dramatic Rise of Terrorism in Pakistan

From less than 50 incidents in 2002 to almost 2,000 last year, Pakistan has become one of the worst victims of terror attacks anywhere in the world. By Devjyot Ghoshal

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The Taliban Massacres Students in Pakistan

An attack in Peshawar killed more than 145 people, most of them the young children of army officers and soldiers. By Dashiell Bennett

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How Jihadists Are Reacting to the CIA Torture Report

Extremists say the Senate’s report on torture is proof of a global war against Islam. By Adam Chandler

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This Is Your Brain on Torture

Two CIA interrogators sought to create a state of ‘learned helplessness‘ in their interrogation subjects. Here’s what that means. By Patrick Tucker

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The Failure of American Hostage Rescues

Saturday's raid in Yemen was the third failed rescue attempt of an American hostage in five months. By Adam Chandler

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Lebanon Says It Detained a Wife and Child of ISIL’s Leader

Security officials from Lebanon say they apprehended the two at the Lebanese-Syrian border 10 days ago. By Bobby Ghosh

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India's Quiet Role as a Hotbed of Terror

A recent study placed India sixth on the Global Terrorism Index—behind only Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Syria. Here's why. By Saptarishi Dutta

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Al-Shabab Escalates Its War Against 'Infidel Powers'

A recent history of Kenya's escalating conflict with the Somali militant group al-Shabab. By Matt Schiavenza

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The US Just Launched Its 500th Drone Strike

The tactic is almost as old as the Afghanistan war. And nowadays it has become completely routine. By Micah Zenko

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More Than 80 Percent of Terrorism Deaths Occur in These Five Countries

The annual Global Terrorism Index report, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, was just released. By Kathy Gilsinan

Ideas

How Many Flying Hours Does It Take To Kill a Terrorist?

Why is the Marine Corps so afraid of my simple idea? By Todd Harrison

Threats

ISIS Beheads Another American Hostage

A video released Sunday by the terrorist group shows the execution of an American aid worker and former U.S. Army Ranger. By Marina Koren

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Here’s What ISIS Recruits Ask Before Joining Up for Jihad

The website Ask.fm has become a popular forum for Islamic State militants to talk about what life is really like inside the extremist group. By Joanna Paraszczuk

Policy

Back From Midterms, Congress To Take Up NDAA, VA Reform, Ebola and ISIS

Both current and newly elected lawmakers return to Capitol Hill to talk ISIS strategy and take the temperature of the VA's efforts to clean up its act. By Billy House and Rachel Roubein

Ideas

How the US Can Turn the GCC Into a Lasting Military Alliance

The Islamic State has achieved one thing: it got the GCC to agree on something. Now, can the U.S. make it last? By Melissa G. Dalton

Threats

The Taliban Is Trying To Flame India-Pakistan Tensions

The attack at Wagah, where an elaborate ceremony symbolizes hope for peace between the two adversaries, killed 52 and injured more than 100. By Matt Schiavenza