The Institute for the Study of Violent Groups

ISVG’s Links of the Day September 7, 2011
Links of the Day

Posted by RBoales@isvg.org on 08, September 2011

Welcome to ISVG’s Links of the Day! Each day, ISVG research analysts and collectors gather and read hundreds of open-source news and intelligence articles from around the globe in an effort to bring you the most comprehensive database on violent extremism. These articles provide the details surrounding the events and actors involved in violent extremism and transnational criminal organizations. ISVG’s Links of the Day will highlight the most noteworthy articles collected throughout the course of ISVG’s daily research process. Make sure you check back every morning or evening to get a recap of the most relevant articles of the last twenty-four hours, or follow our @ISVG Twitter handle to get these links as we find them!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Using i2, Rick Kania creates a visual analysis of al Qaeda and their al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) affiliate.

American citizen arrested in Mexico on arms-trafficking allegation – suspected of selling guns and grenades to the Sinaloa Cartel.

TTP plans to kidnap top officials in exchange for Osama family.

Carnegie Endowment releases graphic on ex-Gitmo “Saudi Eleven” who graduated from Saudi rehab program & returned to al Qaeda.

From the N.Y. Times – The 9/11 Decade: The Few Who Signed Up for the War.

Panama busts Colombian drug trafficking ring.

Attack on Syrian military bus injures fifteen.

Eight soldiers killed in clashes with al Qaeda militants in south Yemen.