Global Coalition unyielding against ISIS expansion in Africa
The Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS has agreed to enhance African member states’ counter-ISIS capabilities as it commits to defeat ISIS affiliates in Africa....
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...
Syrian Army Mobilizes in Response to ISIS, US Threat
The Syrian Army has reinforced its positions with soldiers and military equipment in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor in response to increased attacks...
Is Pakistan spreading Islamic extremism in Africa?
On 12 August, 2020, Islamic militants calling themselves Ansar al-Sunnah seized the coastal town of Mocímboa da Praia in northern Mozambique. It was a...
Al-Azhar Observatory warns of dangers of ISIS sleeper cells
The Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism warned of the dangers of sleeper cells of extremist organizations, especially those of the terrorist organization ISIS. The...
Terror groups in Africa, a breeding ground for attacks in the West
Pundits have been warning that terror groups in Africa have found a breeding ground for recruiting militants in the huge refugee camps scattered around...
The Looming Problem for al-Qaeda’s Affiliate Alliances
Over nine months after Ayman al-Zawahiri’s death, al-Qaeda has still not announced his successor. There is a general consensus that veteran al-Qaeda operative Sayf al-Adl...
What could derail great power competition? A terrorist attack
TAMPA, Fla. — As the U.S. focuses on great power competition with China and Russia, a terrorist attack or massive crisis response would be...
Muslims in Southeast Asia are Targets for Islamic State Propaganda
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is again in the spotlight after claiming responsibility for the fighting in a church in eastern...
Dark Net, Social Media and Extremism: Addressing Indonesian Counterterrorism on the Internet
It is not a novel fact that social media opens doors for extremist groups in Indonesia. A number of studies and investigations have continuously...