For Foreign Policy, Prof. Dan Byman discusses why governments so often fail to act on intelligence about terrorist attacks.
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Faculty Article: Intelligence in War: How Important Is It? How Do We Know?
On the Journal of Intelligence and National Security, Prof. John Gentry discusses the relevance and impact of intelligence in war, and assesses whether its role has changed throughout time.
Faculty Article: “Truth” as a Tool of the Politicization of Intelligence
On the International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Prof. John Gentry makes suggestions about the implications for U.S. intelligence of the decision by many current and former officials to publicly enter politics in highly partisan ways.
Alumni Profile: Daniel Kaniewski
Learn more about Daniel Kaniewski, SSP alum and Deputy Administrator for Resilience at FEMA.
The Security Studies Podcast: Sandra Grady on African Security Challenges
Professor Sandra Grady discusses why African security issues are important to the US, intra- and inter-state dynamics on the continent, trend in democratic vs. autocratic regimes, and foreign investment challenges.
Faculty Article: Why Gaza Hasn’t Erupted into an All-Out War
On the Washington Post, Prof. Dan Byman discusses the latest tensions between Israel and the Gaza Strip, and why the two sides have reasons to avoid escalation.
Faculty Article: Sri Lanka Bombings: What We Know
On CFR, Professor Bruce Hoffman assesses the initial reporting and information regarding the Sri Lanka bombings on Easter Sunday.
Faculty Article: The Attacks in Sri Lanka and the Threat of Foreign Fighters
On Lawfare, Prof. Daniel Byman comments on the attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, and concludes that the Islamic State is all but defeated.
Faculty Article: ISIS’ Shifting Focus
On The Cipher Brief, in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, Prof. Bruce Hoffman comments on the shifting focus and threat of ISIS.
Event: Innovation in the Midst of Great Power Competition
On April 8, join CSS, the Pentagon’s MD5, and our distinguished panelists to discuss how America can continue to lead in a fluid geopolitical and business world.