Foreign Affairs Newsletters Search Taiwan COVID-19 Topics Regions Explainers More Defense and Security Terrorism and Counterterrorism Women and Terrorism U.S. policymakers overlook the roles that women play in violent extremism—including as perpetrators, mitigators, and victims—and rarely enlist their participation in efforts to combat radicalization. This omission puts the United States at a disadvantage. Report by Jamille Bigio and Rachel B. Vogelstein May 20, 2019 The Domestic U.S. Terror Threat: What to Know The latest mass shootings have prompted calls for more vigorous action by U.S. counterterrorism authorities, but the target is elusive. In Brief by Bruce Hoffman Aug 6, 2019 What Is Hezbollah? Military experience gained from fighting in Syria’s civil war and decades of clashes with Israel have made the Iran-backed group stronger than ever, but the biggest threat it faces may be upheaval in its own backyard. Backgrounder by Kali Robinson Oct 26, 2021 Topics - Any - Defense and Security Diplomacy and International Institutions Economics Energy and Environment Health Human Rights Politics and Government Social Issues Regions - Any - Americas Asia Europe and Eurasia Global Commons Middle East and North Africa Oceania Sub-Saharan Africa Type - Any - Articles Blogs Books Conference Calls Events Explainers Interviews Podcasts Reports Slideshows Timelines Videos Nigeria Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: November 13–19 This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from November 13 to November 19, 2021. Blog Post by Michelle Gavin November 22, 2021 Africa in Transition Nigeria Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: November 6–12 This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from November 6 to November 12, 2021. Blog Post by Michelle Gavin November 17, 2021 Africa in Transition Nigeria Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: October 30–November 5 This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from October 30 to November 5, 2021. Blog Post by Michelle Gavin November 9, 2021 Africa in Transition Experts in this Topic John B. Bellinger III Adjunct Senior Fellow for International and National Security Law Richard K. Betts Adjunct Senior Fellow for National Security Studies Jared Cohen Adjunct Senior Fellow Richard A. Falkenrath Senior Fellow for National Security Bruce Hoffman Shelby Cullom and Kathryn W. Davis Senior Fellow for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security Ian Johnson Stephen A. Schwarzman Senior Fellow for China Studies Raymond W. Kelly Distinguished Visiting Fellow Farah Pandith Adjunct Senior Fellow Gideon Rose Mary and David Boies Distinguished Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy Matthew C. Waxman Adjunct Senior Fellow for Law and Foreign Policy Nigeria Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: October 23–29 This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from October 23 to October 29, 2021. Blog Post by Michelle Gavin November 2, 2021 Africa in Transition Lebanon What Is Hezbollah? Military experience gained from fighting in Syria’s civil war and decades of clashes with Israel have made the Iran-backed group stronger than ever, but the biggest threat it faces may be upheaval in its own backyard. Backgrounder by Kali Robinson October 26, 2021 Nigeria Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: October 16–22 This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from October 16 to October 22, 2021. Blog Post by Michelle Gavin October 26, 2021 Africa in Transition Nigeria Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: October 9–15 This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from October 9 to October 15, 2021. Blog Post by Michelle Gavin October 20, 2021 Africa in Transition Nigeria Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: September 25–October 1 This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from September 25 to October 1, 2021. Blog Post by Michelle Gavin October 5, 2021 Africa in Transition Terrorism and Counterterrorism Guantanamo Bay: Twenty Years of Counterterrorism and Controversy The U.S. military detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has generated intense debate for two decades, with enduring questions about national security, human rights, and justice. Article by Jonathan Masters October 5, 2021 Peacekeeping The Role of Peacekeeping in Africa Africa continues to have more peacekeeping missions than any other continent. As conflict-stricken countries increasingly look outside the United Nations for support, experts say reforms are necessary to improve peacebuilding. Backgrounder by Claire Felter and Danielle Renwick October 5, 2021 Religion The Changing Landscape of Terrorism in the United States Farah Pandith, adjunct senior fellow at CFR, and Cynthia Miller-Idriss, professor at American University’s School of Public Affairs and School of Education and director of the Polarization and Extrem… Webinar by Cynthia Miller-Idriss and Farah Pandith September 30, 2021 Religion and Foreign Policy Webinars Nigeria Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: September 18–24 This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from September 18 to September 24, 2021. Blog Post by Michelle Gavin September 28, 2021 Africa in Transition Nigeria Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: September 11–17 This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from September 11 to September 17, 2021. Blog Post by Michelle Gavin September 21, 2021 Africa in Transition Afghanistan The Taliban in Afghanistan The Taliban have returned to power in Afghanistan twenty years after their ouster by U.S. troops, sparking concerns that they will impose harsh rule, neglect to provide basic services, and abuse human rights. Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland September 15, 2021 9/11 The World 9/11 Made Evaluating the legacy of September 11, 2001. Article by Richard Haass September 10, 2021 Load More About Member Programs Contact Support For Media Newsletters Membership Careers ©2021 Council on Foreign Relations. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. 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