Dr. Candace Strickland

UNC-Greensboro Alum | NCCU Alum | PhD in Justice, Law & Criminology (AU) | Policing & Criminal Justice Researcher | Bridging data & practice in policing

[Dr. Candace Strickland @_cstrick]

Thoughtful read by @Dr_SaraHarmouch and @hoffman_bruce . The discussion of al-Qaeda beyond Osama bin Laden stood out, especially the tension between decentralization and organizational identity. An important lens for future CT analysis!

[Sara Harmouch, Ph.D. د.سارة هرموش @Dr_SaraHarmouch]

Al-Qaeda has no publicly declared emir. Its de facto leader stays out of sight & now a man the US claimed was killed 7 years ago is back at center stage. Why? @hoffman_bruce & I examine what Hamza bin Laden can give al-Qaeda that Saif al-Adel cannot @smallwars https://t.co/XAAnTtx1RY

[Sara Harmouch, Ph.D. د.سارة هرموش @Dr_SaraHarmouch]

Al-Qaeda has no publicly declared emir. Its de facto leader stays out of sight & now a man the US claimed was killed 7 years ago is back at center stage. Why? @hoffman_bruce & I examine what Hamza bin Laden can give al-Qaeda that Saif al-Adel cannot @smallwars https://t.co/XAAnTtx1RY

[Dr. Candace Strickland @_cstrick]

@Dr_SaraHarmouch @lawfare Great work on this piece @Dr_SaraHarmouch! A thought-provoking analysis of Syria’s evolving political order under Ahmad al-Sharaa and the distinction between leadership reinvention and deeper institutional continuity.

[Sara Harmouch, Ph.D. د.سارة هرموش @Dr_SaraHarmouch]

Ahmad Al-Sharaa may have traded the battlefield for the presidential palace. But the governing system emerging in #Syria looks less like a break from Abu Mohammed al-Jolani’s vision & more like its realization. My latest with @lawfare https://t.co/yQrTSzN00h

[Dr. Candace Strickland @_cstrick]

@Dr_SaraHarmouch Thoughtful analysis and consistent engagement on an important topic!!

[Sara Harmouch, Ph.D. د.سارة هرموش @Dr_SaraHarmouch]

While much of the policy conversation moved to the flavor du jour crises, I’ve been writing & warning about al-Qaeda for years. As it returns to the headlines, here are some of my pieces & engagements:
- Al-Qaeda’s Third Phase https://t.co/B9otmMJbuq
- Al-Qaeda and WMD https://t.co/wdEgknCo4P
- The Unbroken Bond: Al-Qaeda and Taliban https://t.co/mnpJJGHxay
- Sudan’s descent into chaos sets stage for al-Qaeda to return to a stronghold https://t.co/z1A0qXTgCt
- Inside a Dangerous Alliance: Al-Qaeda & Iran https://t.co/i4CVNEzL08
- Al-Qaeda: A Threat Evolved https://t.co/g80uE0MA67
- Al-Qaeda’s Enduring Challenge https://t.co/qfNb9w5EnC
- Al-Qaeda: A defeated Threat? https://t.co/Rvd88lKTMS
- Al-Qaeda's Looming Threat https://t.co/9VpBS8pOpO
- Yes, al-Qaeda is Still a Threat https://t.co/nyZF7aHxd4

[Dr. Candace Strickland @_cstrick]

@Dr_SaraHarmouch @WarInstitute Love seeing your work out there, this is awesome!

[Sara Harmouch, Ph.D. د.س��رة هرموش @Dr_SaraHarmouch]

Interested in knowing what #alQaeda looks like under Saif al-Adel? My latest with @WarInstitute examines the group’s third phase. AQ 3.0 is not gone; it’s rebuilding and waiting. https://t.co/rQErFu6FMg

[Sara Harmouch, Ph.D. د.سارة هرموش @Dr_SaraHarmouch]

While eyes are on #Venezuela & #Iran, #AlQaeda’s #WMD ambitions never disappeared. In my latest @TWQgw article, I examine why these #CBRN ambitions matter more now than many assume. Ignoring this risk would be a mistake. Access: https://t.co/SsaM6bG3QB

[Sara Harmouch, Ph.D. د.سارة هرموش @Dr_SaraHarmouch]

Honored to have joined @WarInstitute’s counterterrorism panel in DC two weeks ago. I shared insights from my research on an alternative CT model for understanding militant groups’ operational scope—focusing on a group’s resolve rather than ideology or material resources to assess whether it is likely to strike domestically or internationally.

[Sara Harmouch, Ph.D. د.سارة هرموش @Dr_SaraHarmouch]

Dissertation defended! Beyond grateful for my family, friends, and an unbelievable committee with @tricbacon, @JosephKYoung, Trace Lasley, and @brian_jphillips

[Sara Harmouch, Ph.D. د.سارة هرموش @Dr_SaraHarmouch]

Yes, and Al-Qaeda has actually published so much more since 2010 (from magazines, books, articles, and videos) reiterating their intent to attack the US & its allies with various methods & weapons. Al-Qaeda is not defeated & I wrote about that https://t.co/Rvd88lLrCq & I also spoke on their evolving threat at the 9/11 memorial https://t.co/g80uE0N7VF & discussed their relationship with Iran on intelligence matters https://t.co/PlGSroKdmZ All this to say, Al-Qaeda is definitely not gone.

[Dr. Candace Strickland @_cstrick]

@DanielKPryce Congratulations Dr. Pryce!

[Sara Harmouch, Ph.D. د.سارة هرموش @Dr_SaraHarmouch]

Al-Qaeda’s affiliated unofficial media Jaysh al Malahem al Iliktroni released a “Message We Hope Every US Citizen Will Read,”criticizing US-Israel relations,justifying attacks as responses to US support for Israel & warning that this support->to more attacks.They claim that Islamic terrorism is at its peak

[Sara Harmouch, Ph.D. د.سارة هرموش @Dr_SaraHarmouch]

As the Olympic torch headed towards Paris for the 2024 Summer Games, the city faced different heat. Unexplained fires near key rail systems highlighted a grim reality: urban rails are prime targets for terrorist attacks. Read more in my @ConversationUS
https://t.co/DOlJrN653A

[Sara Harmouch, Ph.D. د.سارة هرموش @Dr_SaraHarmouch]

New insights from #AlQaeda in Yemen's Sada al-Malahem reveal their steadfast resolve. They claim victory in the War on Terror, detailing economic impacts on the US & teasing future exposés on other triumphs. Discover more in my latest @LongWarJournal https://t.co/lJtKaQHNcg

[Sara Harmouch, Ph.D. د.سارة هرموش @Dr_SaraHarmouch]

I was honored to speak @Sept11Memorial about the evolving threat posed by al-Qaeda. Thankful for the opportunity to contribute to our understanding of security challenges in today’s world. Here’s the link for the full program: https://t.co/jKVldBJUIy

[Sara Harmouch, Ph.D. د.سارة هرموش @Dr_SaraHarmouch]

Is Sudan Becoming Afghanistan 2.0? Check my latest to find out https://t.co/dM5u0zo0cU

[Sara Harmouch, Ph.D. د.سارة هرموش @Dr_SaraHarmouch]

Honored and humbled to be invited to the @Sept11Memorial to discuss the evolving threat of al-Qaeda post Afghanistan withdrawal. Join me on May 2nd as I explore the al-Qaeda-Taliban relationship and its implications https://t.co/ToTGDke4pX

[Dr. Candace Strickland @_cstrick]

@sara_harmouch @WarOnTheRocks Insightful take on the enduring threat of al Qaeda and its affiliates in the ever-evolving counterterrorism landscape!