Border Security How Texas Became Hub Of A Terror-Link Kashmiri Outfit’s Activities Across the state, a collection of terror networks and their Islamist partners are using US politicians, institutions and nonprofit infrastructure to advance violent, radical ambitions. In 2022, Yasin Malik, the leader of a Kashmiri group declared by a US federal appeals court as a terrorist organisation involved in killings, bombings and kidnappings, was sentenced by an Indian... July 6, 2026
Foreign Policy Mexico and Cuba: Intelligence and Political Influence The relationship between Mexico and Cuba constitutes one of the most complex and singular in the Western Hemisphere. Unlike the rest of Latin America, Mexico is the only country that has maintained uninterrupted diplomatic relations with Cuba following the Cuban Revolution, which has made it a privileged space for political, diplomatic, and, importantly, intelligence interaction.... June 17, 2026
K-12 Education Bring Home the Mississippi Miracle: A Texas Triumph in Early Literacy Bring Home the Mississippi Miracle: A Texas Triumph in Early Literacy Texas lacks a coherent third-grade literacy standard and statewide implementation system. Restoring a mastery-based promotion gate and aligning coaching, screening, and funding can reverse stagnating reading outcomes. Key points: Texas removed its third-grade promotion requirement, weakening the connection between reading mastery and grade advancement.... June 9, 2026