Dr. Sela By Kristin M. Pettersen, Reporter On March 19th, The Center for Security Studies hosted Dr. Avraham Sela for a talk entitled, "State, Society and Transnational Islamic Volunteer Fighters in Comparative Perspective: Palestine 1948 and Afghanistan (1980-92)." Dr. Sela addressed the paradoxical role of the direct and indirect support Arab states gave to jihadist … Continue reading Dr. Avraham Sela: State, Society and Transnational Islamic Volunteer Fighters in Comparative Perspective: Palestine 1948 and Afghanistan (1980-92)
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Interview: Dr. Bruce Hoffman on the Release of the 9/11 Review Commission Report
By Sarah Maksoud, Reporter The 9/11 Review Commission released a declassified report on Wednesday, evaluating the FBI’s counterterrorism performance. The commissioners—Dr. Bruce Hoffman, Edwin Meese III, and Timothy Roemer—came to the conclusion that the FBI “has made measurable progress over the past decade” in developing its intelligence capabilities, but that progress in building key intelligence … Continue reading Interview: Dr. Bruce Hoffman on the Release of the 9/11 Review Commission Report
Where The Pen Meets The Sword: The Role Of Poetry In The Study Of International Affairs
On February 20th the GSSR published a collection of poems on international security written by Professor William A. Douglas. This interview with Professor Douglas provides insights as to how and why this project came about. The collection of poetry can be found here. By Ashley Rhoades, Reporter Teaching in a field of the risk averse, Professor William A. Douglas … Continue reading Where The Pen Meets The Sword: The Role Of Poetry In The Study Of International Affairs
Book Launch – Knife Fights: A Memoir of Modern War in Theory and Practice by Lt. Col. John Nagl (Ret.)
By Matthew Mullarky On Thursday, January 8th, the Center for Security Studies hosted retired Lieutenant Colonel John Nagl at a luncheon where he discussed his newest book, Knife Fights: Modern War in Theory and Practice. Lt. Col Nagl served in both the Persian Gulf War and in the Iraq War. His experience in the field … Continue reading Book Launch – Knife Fights: A Memoir of Modern War in Theory and Practice by Lt. Col. John Nagl (Ret.)
Book Launch: The Evolution of the Global Terrorist Threat: From 9/11 to Osama bin Laden’s Death, Edited by Bruce Hoffman and Fernando Reinares
By Ashley Rhoades, Reporter On Thursday, November 13, the Center for Security Studies hosted a special event for the release of Dr. Bruce Hoffman’s latest book, The Evolution of the Global Terrorist Threat: From 9/11 to Osama bin Laden’s Death. Written in partnership with Fernando Reinares, a senior global terrorism analyst at the Elcano Royal … Continue reading Book Launch: The Evolution of the Global Terrorist Threat: From 9/11 to Osama bin Laden’s Death, Edited by Bruce Hoffman and Fernando Reinares
Recent Articles by SSP Students, Staff, and Alumni
Peter Bergen and David Sterman,"U.S. right wing extremists more deadly than jihadists," CNN (April 14, 2014). Oriana Skylar Mastro, "The Problems of the Liberal Peace in Asia," Survival 56:2 (April-May 2014): 129-158. Ashley A.C. Hess and John K. Warden, "Japan and Korea: Opportunities for Cooperation," The National Interest (March 19, 2014). Timothy Stafford and Laura … Continue reading Recent Articles by SSP Students, Staff, and Alumni