Anything But a Love Triangle: Yemen’s Ex-president, al-Qaeda, and Washington
A review of Gregory Johnsen’s “The Last Refuge: al-Qaeda and America’s War in Yemen.”
Counterterrorism Calculus in Yemen Shortchanging Political Solutions
Drone strikes in southern Yemen are radicalizing the population.
Saudis: “We’re Killing Too Many Civilians in Yemen? Then Give Us Drones”
When accused of killing too many civilians during their airstrikes on Yemen, the Saudis asked for drones to improve accuracy.
With Surgical Implantation, Jihadists Take Suicide Bombing to New Heights
A willingness to entertain the surgical implantation of explosives is a sign of either increased commitment or desperation on the part of jihadists.