This report, a summary of a longer classified intelligence report, explains what U.S. intelligence knew before the attempted terrorist attack by Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab.
Published January 7, 2010
This report, a summary of a longer classified intelligence report, explains what U.S. intelligence knew before the attempted terrorist attack by Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab.
Why have many Muslim states struggled to achieve democracy?
The Future of U.S. Special Operations Forces
Special operations play a critical role in how the United States confronts irregular threats, but to have long-term strategic impact, the author argues, numerous shortfalls must be addressed.
Reforming U.S. Drone Strike Policies
The author analyzes the potentially serious consequences, both at home and abroad, of a lightly overseen drone program and makes recommendations for improving its governance.