This week we will be exploring documents that delve into federal law enforcement in the United States and how these efforts relate to US national security. Join our discussions about these documents on this forum thread as the blog is updated throughout the week.

This week we will be taking a closer look at some of the subregional intergovernmental organizations and initiatives in Europe and Eurasia. The BIED Society already conducted a discussion on the structure and function of the European Union last semester. Click here to review that IAA forum thread: https://www.biedsociety.com/forum/european-union/the-pillars-of-europe-the-legacy-of-the-maastricht-treaty-after-25-years The goal of this week is to highlight some of the lesser known organizational entities that bind European states to a common cause. Post your thoughts on the daily documents here.

This week's documents will focus on EU counterterrorism strategy as well as delve deeper into two of the more common ideologies that drive radicalized violence. Chime in with your thoughts on each new document throughout the week.

This week's readings will focus on the most recent US national strategy for countering foreign terrorism as well as delve into domestic sources of terrorism. Please offer your perspectives on each document throughout the week.