The Islamic State of Iraq (ISI), an insurgency umbrella group led by al Qaeda, claimed responsibility for the brazen suicide bombing on April 12, 2007, inside the Iraq Parliament building. Located …
Iraq: Impact of the EFP
The explosively formed projectile, also referred to as an explosively formed penetrate (EFP), is the most recent tool in the arsenal used by insurgents. Roadside bombings carried out by militants …
Iran: Iranian Regime and the Baluch Minority
Since the Islamic Republic’s founding, the clerical regime has demonstrated a fear of two issues: foreign interference in domestic affairs and a loss of centralized power. Both fears are intertwined …
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India: Economic Growth’s Insurgent Downside
Maoist rebels in India—known collectively as Naxalites, who are fighting essentially a peasant insurgency against the government (see Intelligence Report)—have stepped up attacks in recent weeks, with …
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Colombia: March Against Terror
On April 12, 2007, thousands of Colombians gathered in the city of Cali to protest a recent bombing by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Protesters, many wearing white t-shirts, …
Mexico: Calderon and the Future of Pemex
Since taking office in 2006, Mexican President Felipe Calderon has proven to be a far more astute politician than his predecessor, Vincente Fox. In response to an increasing drug cartel war, Calderon …
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Uganda: One Step Forward, One Step Back
Positive actions occurred last week in Uganda, as peace talks between the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and the Ugandan government resumed April 13, 2007, after a January 2007 stalemate had ceased all …
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Report: Global Warming a National Security Threat
On April 16, 2007, a Virginia-based think-tank, released a report focusing on the threat posed by global warming to United States (US) national security. Former military leaders, specifically six …
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How to Own a Government
Vulnerable computers and networks are vital components of the garden-variety spammer who relies on negligent system administrators to improperly configure or fail to maintain computers and networks. …
Mexico: Safety Lacking in Acapulco
Mexico resort cities continue to be popular tourist destinations for US citizens, however, concerns for safety and security have risen steadily over the past decade and both the US government and …