Dutch and French Work Together in Apprehending Jihadist

On March 27, 2016, Dutch police arrested four individuals suspected of being connected to terrorist organizations. The arrests were made in conjunction with the French authorities claiming a suspected French terrorist was residing in Rotterdam. The raids conducted on Sunday occurred in the Spangen and Sieuwe neighborhoods in western Amsterdam. They were carried out by …

Japan Strengthens Position in East China Sea

In order to further its intelligence capabilities around its borders, Japan has opened a radar station near a contested island in the East China Sea. The Japanese have established a Self Defense Force base on the island of Yonaguni, which is recognized as Japanese territory, is just 90 miles south of an island disputed between …

Former Head of MI-6 Says UK Safer Without EU Restrictions

Sir Richard Dearlove who served as head of British Foreign Intelligence (MI-6) says that if the United Kingdom (UK) leaves the European Union (EU) it will help strengthen its borders and deport jihadists more easily, delivering major security gains with very little downside. Dearlove, who served as head of MI6 from 1999-2004, claimed that recent …

Raids Intensify Across Europe In Aftermath of Brussels Attack

Brussels anti-terror police made six arrests late Thursday night as authorities race to crack down the cell responsible for Tuesday’s dual attack.  A French national Reda Krikiet, who had connections to Paris terrorist mastermind Abdelhamid Abaaoud was detained. German authorities also made several arrests of suspects they believe are linked to the Brussels attack. The …

The Bridge Initiative’s failed attempt to ‘debunk’ Federal evidence

The Bridge Initiative, part of the Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim Christian Understanding at Georgetown University, delivered a broadside against what it described as a “Conspiracy Theory” around the piece of Muslim Brotherhood archival history known as the “Explanatory Memorandum”, by Mohammed Akram Adlouni, a senior U.S. Muslim Brotherhood member. We have highlighted the …

L.A.P.D Officers Have Concerns Over Terrorism Preparedness

An anonymous source within the Los Angeles Police Departments (LAPD) Metro Division stated that LAPD is not prepared for a terrorist attack. The source cited a lack of training and equipment as the biggest concerns. 10% of the LAPD’ s 500-officer Metro Division, which handles crime suppression, and counterterrorism, say they are not ready to …