The Future of the Anti-Islamic State Coalition in Iraq
The coalition against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, having largely completed its mission, is increasingly viewed as a liability in Baghdad.
Deconstructing the New Clarion Call for Ghazwa-e-Hind against India
Why has one of India’s most wanted terrorists suddenly reappeared after a 17-year absence?
Will the Makassar Suicide Bombing Spark a New Wave of Terror in Indonesia?
After a married couple linked to Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD) bombed a Catholic church in Sulawesi, Indonesia is on high alert to prevent repeat attacks by Islamist militants.
ISIS-Linked Insurgency Opens a Vacuum in Northeast Mozambique
Last week’s brutal Palma attack is fueling concerns of state collapse in northeast Mozambique.
The Limits of Military Intelligence in the Sahel
In the absence of a multilateral approach targeting transnational factors destabilizing the Sahel, even the best military intelligence won’t be enough to stem the tide of extremism.
Family Ties and New Recruits: Abu Sayyaf Proves Hard to Dislodge in the Philippines
It was hoped the defeat of Abu Sayyaf and their Maute allies in Marawi in October 2017 would extinguish the threat of Islamist militancy in the Philippines. Three years later, ISIS-affiliated groups remain active.
Assessing President Duterte’s Controversial New Anti-Terror Law
The president’s supporters maintain the law is necessary for combating terrorist groups like Abu Sayyaf. Detractors worry that it could further chip away at the foundation of the Philippines’ democratic character.
Islamic State and Al-Qaeda Clash in the Sahel
Background on the worsening clashes between Al Qaeda and Islamic State’s regional affiliates in the Sahel.
In the Southern Philippines, Delays to Rebuilding Marawi Threaten a Fragile Peace
The longer Marawi is left in ruins, the higher the chance that history could repeat itself.
How the Islamic State Fractures Afghanistan’s Peace Prospects
ISIS-K wants to undermine any Afghan peace prospects. To achieve this, ISIS-K relies on a strategy of intimidation and division.