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Islamic State in Afghanistan

China’s Clouded Future in Afghanistan

China’s Clouded Future in Afghanistan

By Barbara Kelemen
Will Islamic State Khorasan Province push Beijing to abandon Kabul?

Islamic State Khorasan: Global Jihad in a Multipolar World

Islamic State Khorasan: Global Jihad in a Multipolar World

By Lucas Webber
The Islamic State sees great opportunity in the churn of great power competition, with ISKP at the forefront of its vision of international jihad.
Terrorists in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan

Terrorists in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan

By Jonathan Schroden
Afghanistan remains a simmering cauldron of jihadist terrorist groups, various actors seeking to counter them, and conflict and cooperation among the groups themselves.

Is the Taliban’s Campaign Against the Islamic State Working?

Is the Taliban’s Campaign Against the Islamic State Working?

By Franz J. Marty
The Taliban claim to have defeated the self-declared Islamic State’s Afghan chapter, but exclusive information obtained by The Diplomat indicates that its success is not what it seems.

Why Is the Islamic State in Afghanistan’s Propaganda Targeting China?

Why Is the Islamic State in Afghanistan’s Propaganda Targeting China?

By Nodirbek Soliev
The Kunduz mosque bombing marked a potential shift in ISK’s stance toward China.

Can the Taliban Suppress the Potent Islamic State Threat?

Can the Taliban Suppress the Potent Islamic State Threat?

By Samya Kullab
In the past, Islamic State attacks in Afghanistan targeted the government and its Western allies. Now it's the Taliban, without allies, in control of the state.

Taliban Official: At Least 100 Casualties in Afghan Blast

Taliban Official: At Least 100 Casualties in Afghan Blast

By Samya Kullab and Tameem Akhgar
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast at a mosque packed with Shiites in Kunduz but the Islamic State has long targeted the community.
Islamic State Emerges From the Shadows as US Withdraws From Afghanistan

Islamic State Emerges From the Shadows as US Withdraws From Afghanistan

By Catherine Putz
ISK, or ISIS-K, is not a new actor in Afghanistan. It has long been one of the most brutal. 

Could the Islamic State – Khorasan Province Be the Next Chapter of Global Terrorism?

Could the Islamic State – Khorasan Province Be the Next Chapter of Global Terrorism?

By Arian Sharifi
Peace between the Afghan government and the Taliban is not a silver bullet for peace in the region. ISKP poses a significant threat.

Islamic State Sees a Bloody Opportunity in the US-Taliban Deal

Islamic State Sees a Bloody Opportunity in the US-Taliban Deal

By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
With the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement, ISKP stands ready to inherit the role of violent spoiler.

29 Dead in Islamic State Attack on Afghan Prison

29 Dead in Islamic State Attack on Afghan Prison

By Associated Press
Afghan forces retook the prison in Jalalabad 24 hours after the initial attack.
The Islamic State Remains Alive in Afghanistan

The Islamic State Remains Alive in Afghanistan

By Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska
In early April, Afghan forces captured the latest head of ISKP -- but will it matter?

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