Chris Harnisch

Al Qaeda's Operating Environments: A New Approach to the War on Terror

The Continued al Qaeda Threat from Yemen

A Litmus Test for Yemen

Al Shabaab's Recruitment of Americans

At least two dozen Americans have traveled or attempted to travel to Somalia in support of al Shabaab since late 2007, shortly after the ...

Al Shabaab's First "News" Video: An Effort to Recruit Westerners and Expel Peacekeepers

A Democratic Beacon of Hope in a Dangerous Part of the World

African Union Force Hamstrung in its Fight for Somalia

Al Shabaab's First International Strike: Analysis of the July 11 Uganda Bombings

We Must Not Forget About Yemen

Al Qaeda's Global Reach

Yemen Conflict Map

Map of Yemen conflict. Last updated May 10, 2010.

Times Square Bombing Attempt: Analysis, Context, and Importance of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Claims

Eliminating Al-Awlaki: Great, but Only Part of the Solution

Operation Briefer: The Upcoming Battle for Mogadishu

The future of Somalia’s very fragile government and the livelihood of thousands of Somalis hinge partially on an upcoming, much-anticipat...

Briefing Package: The Terror Threat from Somalia

Cutting Humanitarian Aid in Somalia and Fighting Terror

The Terror Threat From Somalia: The Internationalization of al Shabaab

Profile: al Houthi Movement

Terrorist Rehabilitation in Yemen?

How to Apply "Smart Power" in Yemen

It's a War. Where's the Strategy?

Christmas Day Attack: Manifestation of AQAP Shift Targeting America

Christmas Day Airline Bombing: Yemen and al Qaeda Context

Turning Threats into Action: The Significance of Al Shabaab's December 3 Mogadishu Suicide Bombing

Denying Al-Qaeda a Safe Haven in Yemen

Theater of Jihad: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

A Critical War in a Fragile Country: Yemen's Battle with the Shiite al Houthi Rebels

Pakistani Military Options in Waziristan

Pakistani Military Options in Waziristan

Order of Battle: Pakistani Military in FATA and Northwest Frontier Province

Question Mark of South Waziristan: Biography and Analysis of Maulvi Nazir Ahmad

Question Mark of South Waziristan: Biography and Analysis of Maulvi Nazir Ahmad

Qari Zainuddin Mehsud Assassination and Biography

Qari Zainuddin Mehsud Assassination and Biography

2009 Lebanese Parliamentary Elections