The Center for Immigration Studies published the results of a yearlong study of migrants who crossed Europe’s external borders and conducted attacks or who were arrested and killed committing terrorism crimes. This paper quantifies for the first time how many border-crossing migrants attacked in Europe and analyzes consequences for U.S. border security, among them: a moderate, high-consequence threat of similar infiltration. An interactive map … [Read More...] about What Terrorist Migration Over European Borders Can Teach About American Border Security
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Securing America’s Borders
Why Those Tunnels Under Hungary’s Fence Are Inconsequential
The broader achievement of this border fortification stands fast despite two tunnels discovered under Hungary's rather infamous fence. It instantly halted wave after wave of mass migration and continues in that blocking capacity despite any comparatively fractional seepage enabled by ladders and tunnels. By Todd Bensman as … [Read more...] about Why Those Tunnels Under Hungary’s Fence Are Inconsequential
Terrorism and Homeland Security
Why Islamic Terrorists Have Not Attacked Through the Southern Border but the Risk is Still High, Part II
New research establishes the extent to which violent Islamic jihadists infiltrated over land borders as a new method to clandestinely reach targets throughout Europe, a first in contemporary terrorism history. This series for Townhall explores the implications for U.S. border security. Read Part I of this series, "A New Terror … [Read more...] about Why Islamic Terrorists Have Not Attacked Through the Southern Border but the Risk is Still High, Part II
Out of Mexico: Encampment of International Migrants Reminds of Homeland Security Priority
Thousands of "extra-continental" migrants from troubled hot spots all over the world are arriving at the U.S. border. Escaping analysis is that some nations are home to militias conducting unspeakable brutalities, as well as violent criminals, Islamic terrorist groups, and murderers on various sides of armed rebellions, economic collapse, and civil wars. Is homeland security vetting them? Bensman … [Read more...] about Out of Mexico: Encampment of International Migrants Reminds of Homeland Security Priority