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Latin America Security

An olympic challenge in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil’s economic problems could overshadow its Rio Summer Olympics, thereby increasing its political risk.

International Security

Will terrorists really use WMDs?

In the minds of many, the use of unconventional weapons or weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) by a terrorist group represents a grave security threat. However, terrorist groups are highly unlikely

International Security

Low-probability, high-impact events: Why are people afraid of terrorism?

Why are so many people more worried about dying in a terrorist attack than in a car accident or from the consequences of smoking? Two aspects can help explain this