By William Tucker
Six Afghan policemen were killed today by a fellow officer who may have been recruited by the Taliban to carry out the attack. Insider attacks targeting NATO members have been reported on extensively – commonly known as …
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After Hiatus, U.S. Resumes UAV Strikes in Pakistan
By wtucker on May 30, 2013 in Commentary and Analysis, Intelligence, National Security, Pakistan, Taliban, Terrorism & Threats, U.S.
By William Tucker
A suspected U.S. UAV strike hit a house in Chashma, a village near Miramshah, Pakistan today killing seven and wounding several others. Reports have emerged that Tehrik-e-Taliban (TTP), also known as the Movement of the Taliban in …
Obama Outlines Future of Counterterrorism Efforts
By Scott Wilson & Greg Miller, The Washington PostSpecial to In Homeland Security
President Obama outlined the future of his counterterrorism polices Thursday in a wide-ranging speech that sought to more clearly define the American enemy, make lethal government …
MUJAO Launches Attacks in Niger
By William Tucker
Mujao, a North African terrorist movement, executed two attacks in Niger today. One attack in Agadez targeted a military barracks with a vehicle bomb ultimately killing 19. According to government statements, four of the five attackers involved …
Fine Print: The Press and National Security
By Walter Pincus, The Washington Post
Special to In Homeland Security
Whoever provided the initial leak to the Associated Press in April 2012 not only broke the law but caused the abrupt end to a secret, joint U.S./Saudi/British operation in …
Canada Thwarts Terrorist Plot
By apushlsecurity on April 22, 2013 in Al-Qaeda, Commentary and Analysis, Homeland Security, Intelligence, Terrorism & Threats
By William Tucker
Canadian authorities announced the arrest of two men charged with trying to execute a terrorist attack that aimed to derail a train. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) stated the men were under surveillance for a year …