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National Security How to hunt a lone wolf: Countering terrorists who act on their own, Brookings Who Can Right Flynn’s Dysfunctional National Security Council?, Foreign Policy Countering Extremism: A Problem for Civil Society, The Cipher Brief Report: Intelligence officials withhold information from Trump, The Hill White House Plans to Have Trump Ally Review Intelligence Agencies, […]

Last month, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence published a paper describing certain key roles and relationships that characterize efforts by members of the U.S. Intelligence Community and other government entities. The paper does not purport to describe the specific laws, policies, safeguards, or operations relating to each agency’s activities, nor does it make recommendations for […]

National Security National security adviser Michael Flynn resigns, The Hill Trump ‘evaluating the situation’ involving Flynn, Russia, Military Times An Unintended Side Effect of Trump’s Border Wall, Government Executive The husband-and-wife team driving Trump’s national security policy, Politico Two New York men plead guilty in ISIS-related terrorism case, CNN Federal agents conduct immigration enforcement raids […]

Featured article: Five Lessons for Strengthening Interagency Relationships by Thomas M. Kreutzer Most Americans know Okinawa only through the lens of history. Students of modern geopolitics, however, understand that in addition to being a tropical paradise the island plays host to members of the American military who honor the nation’s treaty obligations to Japan, while helping to […]

National Security Here’s how you can end up on the FBI’s watch list — and what it means, Business Insider US Counterterrorism Strategy Must Be About More than ISIS, Defense One National security adviser Flynn discussed sanctions with Russian ambassador, despite denials, officials say, The Washington Post Trump Finalizes Executive Order to Put ISIS Detainees […]

National Security Trump official: Election infrastructure should be protected, The Hill Give Trump’s National Security Team Some Time. They’re Just Getting Started., Foreign Policy Former NSA contractor facing 200 years for stolen docs, Fifth Domain Cyber Trump’s nuclear options: Upcoming review casts a wide net, Defense News Did Russia’s Election Meddling Break International Law? Experts […]

Earlier this week Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John F. Kelly spoke before the House Committee on Homeland Security. During the hearing, Kelly briefed those present on U.S. border security. In his opening remarks, Kelly spoke of his service to the nation, as well as his experience working with other government agencies and the […]

National Security Don’t recklessly reverse Americans’ progress in Iraq, Brookings U.S. shares election-hacking intel with Europe, Politico Iran world’s ‘biggest state sponsor of terrorism,’ Mattis says, CNN Trump’s immigration ban puts deployed troops at risk, Military Times U.S. House Leader Urges More Spending On Missile Defense, Citing Iran, Radio Free Europe Military chiefs warn of […]

Multiple local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies came together Sunday for Super Bowl 51. The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) also partnered with law enforcement to secure the big event. The FBI’s primary role in security planning was to provide intelligence about possible terror threats. Prior to Super […]

Featured article: Trust and Networks in the Interagency by Nicole Alexander and Chad Thibodeau Interagency collaboration, integration, and information-sharing have been feverishly discussed and debated topics for decades. The events of September 11, 2001, only highlighted their importance. Since 9/11, the need for a shared vision and a synchronized plan of action that forces relationships […]