Introduction The Islamic Republic of Iran, since its foundation in 1979, has been one of the world's biggest state sponsors of terrorism to the Continue Reading
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The Weekly Havok, Episode 28: The 9/11 Special Episode
Consider this the first Tri-Weekly Havok episode. Now, we had a 9/11 episode planned as part of our regularly scheduled programming. But I did this Continue Reading
Is it “Wrong,” or Not? Fear and Loathing in Terrorism Studies
by Kim Caccamo Editor's Note: Kim Caccamo is a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This academic work product does not Continue Reading
The Inconvenient Truth: It’s Not About the Tool but the Ideology
This article first appeared in The Havok Journal on July 15, 2016. The topics discussed remain just as relevant today. ___ The disturbing news that Continue Reading
Ulama in the Kingdom: Useful Pawns or Strategic Partners?
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on April 19, 2017. Prior to reading portions of Nabil Mouline’s The Clerics of Islam I did not see the ulama, Continue Reading
Terrorism in America: Kill What You Know
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on December 28, 2016. The topic discussed remains just as relevant today. Perverting the old writing Continue Reading
Afghanistan Serves U.S. Strategic Interests and It’s Time to Stop Pretending It Doesn’t
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on December 21, 2018. On Monday, U.S. officials met with representatives of the Afghan Taliban in the Continue Reading
Are Jihadi Grinches Trying to Steal Christmas?
“The Whos down in Who-ville like Christmas a lot, But the [Jihadi Grinches] . . . did NOT!”– Dr. Seuss Disturbing trends of global jihadis Continue Reading
Terrorism Rubbernecking: When Soldiers Make Up “Terrorist Threats”
Editor's Note: We first published this article about "fake terrorism" last year. Why are we posting it again? Because it still needs to be Continue Reading
Leading From Behind: America’s New (Lack of) Grand Strategy
by Joshua Hood The attack in Brussels is a clear signal that the War on Terror is far from over. In fact, many believe that it is just beginning. Continue Reading
The President’s Speech and America’s Image
When you think of America what do you see? Do you see iconic images of days gone by, Washington perhaps, Jefferson? Or instead when you think America Continue Reading
Active Shooter San Bernardino
Tragedy strikes again in San Bernardino where according to media, 14 may have been killed and as many as 14 wounded, as 1 to 3 shooters attacked the Continue Reading