The Institute for the Study of Violent Groups

ISVG’s Links of the Day August 21, 2013
Links of the Day

Posted by mgray@isvg.org on 21, August 2013

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 or “Like” us on Facebook to get these links as we find them!

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Check out ISVG’s report “2014 Winter Olympics: The Terrorism Threat”

Check out ISVG’s report “Attacks on U.S. Embassies and Consulates 2006–2013″

Treasury designates al Qaeda leader, madrassa

Pakistani authorities reportedly raid al Qaeda communications center

Opposition says as many as 1,300 killed in gas attack near Damascus

Gunmen kill Aden intelligence chief, his nephew in south Yemen – agency

Somalia: No ransom, no release for hostages of Somali pirates

Nigeria: Kidnappers kill policeman, abandon six victims