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Recent in-depth pieces on frontline issues from the CriticalThreats team

  1. Terror from Somalia: The Internationalization of al Shabaab

    A militant Islamist group in Somalia called "al Shabaab" poses an imminent threat to the United States. The group has close ties to al Qaeda, and it has hundreds of foreign fighters. Most alarmingly, the group has threatened to strike the U.S. CTP takes a close look at the group here.

  2. The Death of Hakimullah Mehsud: Another Setback for the TTP

    On February 9, Taliban sources confirmed that Tehrik-e-Taliban (TTP) Pakistan chief, Hakimullah Mehsud, had died of wounds sustained in a drone strike. CTP examines the circumstances surrounding Hakimullah's death, looks at his possible successors and assesses the impact Hakimullah's death will have on the TTP.

  3. Somalia Conflict Maps: Islamist and Political

    CTP has used extensive open-source research to produce two comprehensive conflict maps: a Somalia Islamist map and a Somalia political map.

  4. President Saleh's Missed Opportunity

    The al Houthi rebels of northern Yemen have signified their willingness to comply with cease-fire conditions set forth by President Saleh. Saleh has rejected the al Houthi’s offer. CTP Director Frederick Kagan points out that the decision may be a missed opportunity and could have an impact on America's security.

  5. Profile: al Houthi Movement

    The Yemeni government faces a pressing security threat in the al Houthi movement. CTP profiles the movement's leadership, objectives, and strongholds. Click here to read more.

  6. Terrorist Rehabilitation in Yemen?

    News emerged on January 27, 2010 that the U.S. government may be planning to assist the Yemeni government in establishing a terrorist rehabilitation program to resettle 91 Yemeni detainees. CTP analyzes the security considerations for this program.

  7. Testimony Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

    Frederick W. Kagan testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the security challenges in Yemen and discussed key challenges faced by the United States. He outlined the complexity of the situation and called for the design and implementation of a new policy tailored to Yemen.

  8. January 15th Yemen Strike: Details and Implications for AQAP

    A strike on January 15 killed six al Qaeda operatives in Yemen, including the no. 3 leader and military commander of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), Qasim al Raymi. Please see here for analysis of the operation and implications for AQAP and Yemeni security.

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CTP News Briefs

Daily data on security, political, and economic trends in Critical Threats' focus areas.

  1. Iran News Roundup

    Iran News Roundup March 10, 2010

    Rafsanjani says Islam promotes democracy; Rezai hints return to politics; senior justice official says legal case against Rafsanjani’s children underway; Russia says Bushehr power plant to come into operation this year; Iran summons German ambassador over rebel leader dispute; Ahmadinejad slams U.S. during Kabul visit; Iranian defense minister accuses U.S. of promoting “Iranophobia” in region

  2. Gulf of Aden Security Review

    Gulf of Aden Security Review - March 10, 2010

    Yemen: Saleh threatens activists in offer of dialogue; landmine risk awareness campaign begins in northern Yemen; EU pledges to extend anti-terror cooperation with Yemen. Horn of Africa: Fighting between TFG and AU forces and al Shabaab militants leave 26 dead in Mogadishu streets; U.S. embassy bombing mastermind takes over al Shabaab; half of food aid to Somalia diverted to corrupt officials and Islamist rebels, successful pirate attacks fall by 62% since last year; accused al Shabaab conspirator pleads not guilty; Dutch want more information before extraditing Somali man to the United States; AFRICOM head says U.S. supports Somali recapture of Mogadishu.

  3. Pakistan Security Brief

    Pakistan Security Brief - March 10, 2010

    Militants attack NGO office in Mansehra; ISI chief’s term extended one year; Pakistani lawmakers decline extra screening at US airport; 29 Brigadiers approved for promotion.

  4. Gulf of Aden Security Review

    Gulf of Aden Security Review - March 9, 2010

    Yemen: President Saleh offers talks with separatists after recent violence; rights group calls for increased precautions to avoid Yemeni civilian deaths; “Pentagon document” confirms American aid will be used for Yemeni helicopters; Yemeni government cuts cell phone service in the south of the country to crackdown on rioters; authorities order al Jazeera to close offices in Yemen. Horn of Africa: Al Shabaab conspirator to be tried in New York; UK set to deliver security aid to Somalia; gunfight kills five in Mogadishu; mortar round kills two civilians south of Mogadishu; Somali MPs attend Puntland meeting; civilian killed by armed men in Dharkenley district of Mogadishu.

  5. Iran News Roundup

    Iran News Roundup March 9, 2010

    Parliament approves government’s proposal for next year’s national budget; former president Khatami reportedly barred from leaving country; U.S., Iranian diplomats meet to discuss fight on drugs; Ahmadinejad scheduled to visit Kabul on Wednesday; Iranian officials react to Gen. Petreaus anti-Iran remarks; Larijani says U.S. government real “thugocrat”; Iran test-fires new surface-to-surface missile

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