TRC predicted in its 2005 forecast (see December 29, 2004 WAR Report) that the trucial coast states would face more extremist violence as militants fled crackdowns in Saudi Arabia and veteran …
Russia to pay for plastic surgery for informers on Basayev
The US$10 million reward offer by the Russian government for information leading to the capture of Shamil Basayev (Intel Report), Russian Public Enemy Number One, represents a new propaganda and …
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Analysis: Chechnya after Maskhadov
The death of Aslan Maskhadov (see picture) (WAR Report) is as murky as Chechnya itself, as are the ramifications for peace and stability in the region. Coming so shortly after a cease-fire called for …
A Year After Madrid Attacks, Europe Stalled in Terror Fight
The United States has faced numerous challenges since the 9/11 attacks , the most difficult of which have included: the reform of the intelligence community; the development of legislation that …
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Venezuelan president renews threat to cut oil supplies to US
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez renewed a threat to halt oil supplies to the United States if Washington "hurts" the Latin American country.Relations between Venezuela, which exports the bulk of its …
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‘Women Tiger cadres shot soldier’
The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) has brought new dimensions to the fore, namely the role of women in terrorism and counter-terrorism. In previous wars and campaigns, the role of women had …
Fatah Lawmakers Approve Cabinet
Ever since Yassir Arafat (Intel Report) returned in 1994 to the Gaza Strip, corruption and cronyism has been rampant. Mahmoud Abbas, who succeeded Arafat, was elected on a reform platform by the …
Guilty plea in shoe bombing case
The surprise guilty plea by Saajid Badat in London for conspiracy to place an explosive device on an airliner has brought the shoe bomber saga full circle and shown that the innovative attempted …
Afghanistan situation ‘perilous’
Reports by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) are all too easily dismissed by some in Washington, partly because of a deep-seated distrust of the United Nations but also because the UNDP …
Improved Security at Ports Urged
US Senator Dianne Feinstein is absolutely right to express grave concern about security at the nation?s ports and harbors, given their significant vulnerability to terrorist attack or as an easy point …