The prevalence of terrorist organizations using social media generates a host of new challenges for online platforms, policymakers, and governments. Specifically, the global, highly accessible, and fast-evolving nature of social media provides a particularly lucrative platform for terrorist organizations to promote their ideologies. While there is a growing demand for responsible and accountable online governance,… Continue reading Social Media—A Tool for Terror?
Category: Terrorism and Counterterrorism
By, With, And Through: Section 1202 and the Future of Unconventional Warfare
As conflicts continue to be fought in countries far from the United States, it is of increasing importance that our government have the ability to train and equip foreign personnel to ensure global security. To this end, Congress enacted Section 1202 of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, enabling the Department of Defense to spend… Continue reading By, With, And Through: Section 1202 and the Future of Unconventional Warfare
Guantanamo Detention in the Time of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new attention to what many familiar with Guantánamo Bay have known for years: the military prison lacks the infrastructure, expertise, and equipment to manage and address emergent health issues, including a serious viral outbreak. In this article, defense attorney and former Judge Advocate in the US Air Force Annie Morgan… Continue reading Guantanamo Detention in the Time of COVID-19