Terrorism
Political Flashback: What Politicians Were Saying About Libya in 2004
Many Republicans and Democrats sang a different tune about Libya and Colonel Ghadafi just a few years ago
Read MoreFormer FBI Special Agent Ali Soufan Speaks on Torture and the War on Terrorism at Humphrey Institute
“I know how it is to look evil in the face.”
Read MoreThe Pessimistic Purple: Why Are Voters in Swing States the Most Discontented?
Analysis of Rasmussen polling finds purple state residents have the most dire outlook about their financial situation and the war on terrorism; red state residents are the most optimistic
Read MoreFormer MN GOP Congressman Weber Outlines National Security Challenges Facing President Obama
“The world has been getting more dangerous as we’ve been arguing about health care.”
Read MoreJesse Ventura Lobbies for Ambassador Post to Cuba
Former Governor Jesse Ventura appeared on Larry King Live Monday evening to promote the paperback release of his latest book, Don’t Start the Revolution Without Me, and offered his trademark rapid-fire quips on a range of subjects, from Barack Obama’s…
Read MoreNew Yorker’s Jane Mayer to Speak on Terrorism at Humphrey Institute
Author and New Yorker contributor Jane Mayer will be giving a talk on terrorism and the politics of the Barack Obama administration at the Humphrey Institute on Tuesday afternoon. “Can Obama Avoid the Dark Side? Learning from how the War…
Read MoreFormer Deputy AG James Comey Views Obama as “Credible” Leader in Counterterrorism Fight
James Comey, the 6 foot 8 inch former U.S. Deputy Attorney General who, in March 2004, stood figuratively and literally between President George W. Bush and the recertification of a NSA domestic intelligence program while Attorney General John Ashcroft was…
Read MoreLive Blog: Security and Immigration in a Post 9/11 United States
12:05 p.m. Edward Alden, Senior Fellow at the Council of Foreign Relations, is delivering a talk today at the Humphrey Institute entitled, “Security and Immigration in a post-9/11 United States. Alden is the author of the recent book, The Closing…
Read MoreLive Blog: Building a Better, Safer World: What Would a McCain Presidency Do?
12:40 p.m. “Building a Better, Safer World: What Would a McCain Presidency Do?” is the third panel today at the Humphrey Institute’s series of forums entitled, America’s Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention. The…
Read MoreTerrorism, Immigration Key Issues to Iowa Republican Caucus Vote Choice
A new ABC News / Washington Post poll finds terrorism and illegal immigration topping the list of most important issues determining vote choice among likely Iowa Republican caucus voters. Fourteen percent cited terrorism and national security issues as the most…
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