Understanding Islamic State Khorasan’s Rise & Survival in South & Central Asia
In her latest book, “Islamic State in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Strategic Alliances and Rivalries,” political science assistant professor Amira Jadoon explores the Islamic State Khorasan (ISK) and its rise to power since 2015. From 2015-2018, ISK waged a deadly campaign across Pakistan and Afghanistan, establishing itself in Nangarhar, Afghanistan and becoming one of the world’s deadliest terrorist groups by 2018....