The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science: Briefing to the President: Failed Middle Eastern States and Countering Violent Extremism

As America prepares to welcome its 45th president, he or she will face a multitude of challenges, including the
security of the nation and its people. Terrorism, specifically violent Islamist extremism, is ravaging the Middle
East while having repercussions here in the United States and the world. This volume of The ANNALS delves
into the issue of terrorism and offers direction and guidance to the next president and administration for
countering violent extremism (CVE).