The Los Angeles Times report on the discovery of flash drives being sold at a local bazaar in Afghanistan allegedly containing US military intelligence related to ongoing counterinsurgency operations …
Chad accuses Khartoum of instigating coup attempt
Residents in the Chadian capital of N?Djamena awoke to a fierce rebel attack on April 13 that caused widespread panic in the city. The attack began in N?Djamena shortly before dawn and lasted …
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In Germany, Citizenship Tests Stir Up Muslims, and Cultural Debate
These socio-cultural tests are increasingly popular proposals across Europe; the Netherlands, which has a very strict program, and Britain are revising their processes to become citizens. This …
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Analyst Say a Nuclear Iran is Years Away
Much hyperbole and bombast surrounds Iran?s claims of successful uranium enrichment. On the one hand, the Iranian government has an interest in promoting its ability to enrich uranium in an attempt …
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Violence Shakes Towns on Mexico Coast
As previously reported in the February 15, 2006 WAR Report, the Mexican government and general populace continue to live in a tumultuous and deteriorating security environment that grows more deadly …
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Madrid and London bombs shape French anti-terror plans
The French decision to utilize the Madrid and London bombings as exemplars of what is likely to be the most threatening form of jihadist terrorism against Europe?homegrown cells of alienated, …
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Iran’s Defiance Narrows U.S. Options for Response
In announcing that it had enriched uranium?albeit a miniscule amount of a very low percentage (see this WAR Report)?Iran reported a significant technological step that maintains the steady pace of …
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al-Qaida Figure Backs Iraqi Insurgents
On April 13, Ayman al-Zawahiri released his twentieth recorded message since May 2003. In his past several messages, al-Zawahiri appearances have endeavored to do more than provoke or encourage …
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Political Islam’s Opportunity in Jordan
The Washington Post suggests that the popularity of the Islamist party in Jordan may be able to bring it success in next year?s elections, ?in line with the speedy evolution in three nearby …
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NGA Center Survey Reveals Challenges, Opportunities for Homeland Security Directors
The 40 state homeland security directors who responded to the second annual survey cited challenges in relationships with federal agencies in areas such as intelligence and information sharing, …