Christopher Swift

Insights that may explain how a single bomber was able to kill so many victims.

Understanding the degree to which AQAP’s globalized salafi-jihadi ideology resonates within Ansar al-Shari’ah’s ranks

Rebel fighters say they will put down their guns only if the regime does the same.

The Drone Blowback Fallacy

Economic distress, not resentment of U.S. strikes, is what’s pushing Yemenis into the insurgency.

With some inexpensive initiatives, the U.S. may be able to keep Yemen from becoming al-Qaeda’s next haven.