Egypt’s Samir Al Ghatas on the Nature of Terrorism
Is terrorism fueled by economic, social, religious, or psychological factors?
Focus Shifts to Manbij as Turkey Moves into Afrin Unopposed
An attack on Manbij would put President Erdogan in direct conflict with the US military and its Syrian allies.
Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters Assume ISIS’ Mantle in the Philippines’ Troubled South
An ISIS-linked extremist group is threatening the peace process in the Philippines’ restive Mindanao region.
Malaysia’s Counterterrorism Strategy: Keeping ISIS in Check
What can we learn from Malaysia’s counterterrorism successes?
Egypt Struggles to Quell the Sinai Insurgency
A bloody mosque attack may have brought the Sinai insurgency back into global headlines, but on the ground it never left.
Gauging the Success of Bangladesh’s Anti-Terror Crackdown
The 2016 Dhaka café attack was a wake-up call on the threat of extremism in Bangladesh. But did the authorities get the message?
Indonesia Faced with a Resurgence of Islamist Terrorism
Indonesia has enjoyed peace on the terrorism front since the days of Jemaah Islamiyah and its bloody campaign of the 1990s and 2000s. But that might be about to change.
Historical Holocaust: Daesh’s Lasting Legacy
Daesh’s wanton destruction of cultural relics helped fray the national fabric of countries like Syria and Iraq. It’s now up to the international community to help mend them.
Mindanao Conflict Risks Spike in Southeast Asia Piracy
The waters of Southeast Asia are slowly becoming a hotspot of global piracy. And given recent trends in Mindanao, the situation is about to get a lot worse.
London Attack Claimed by Islamic State
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the London attack that killed five people on Wednesday.