Al-Qaeda

The collapse of the Assad regime and the simultaneous ascendance of various jihadist factions have created a precarious geopolitical equation.

Syrian Civil War: The U.S. is faced with a set of dangerous choices, each with its own set of risks and consequences. The reality is that the window for a limited intervention may have passed.

CIA and MI6 chiefs Bill Burns and Richard Moore confront global security challenges, but their calls for stronger cooperation appear ineffective. 

Vladimir Putin’s reputation was built on fighting terrorism, yet a month after the deadly Crocus City Hall attack, his policies make Russia more exposed to it.