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al-Qaeda
Afghanistan, Central Asia, and the Coming Biden Presidency
By Ankit Panda
Will the Biden administration finally end the U.S. presence in Afghanistan?
The Resurgence of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan
By Tarun Nair
The reintegration of the Hakimullah Mehsud group is the latest sign of the militant group’s ambitions and reach.
Critics of US-Taliban Deal Say Militants Can’t Be Trusted
By Associated Press
Information about Russian bounties for dead Americans was included in a brief before the U.S.-Taliban deal was signed.
UN Report: Taliban Maintains Ties to Al-Qaeda
By Catherine Putz
Beyond highlighting the ongoing connections between the Taliban and al-Qaeda, the report exposes fragility in the U.S.-Taliban agreement.
Suspected Leader of Indonesia Terror Group on Trial
By Associated Press
Para Wijayanto, the suspected leader of Indonesia's al-Qaida-linked Jemaah Islamiyah network, went on trial on charges of terrorism that could result in a death sentence.
Afghanistan's Terror Threat Is Much Bigger Than the Taliban
By Saurav Sarkar
Even if peace is reached with the Taliban, terrorism will remain a serious problem in Afghanistan.
After Article 370, Will Transnational Terrorist Organizations Look to Kashmir for Permanent War?
By Umair Jamal
Transnational extremist groups may become the next reason for escalation between India and Pakistan.
Exchange Highlights Indonesia-Philippines Counterterrorism Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement spotlighted efforts by both militaries to collaborate in this area despite the challenges that remain.
Jaish-e-Mohammed: Under the Hood
By Ayesha Siddiqa
Who are Jaish-e-Mohammed?
Jokowi’s Failed Bashir Gamble Reveals the Danger of Playing the Religion Card in Indonesia
By Luke Hunt
While it is no surprise that political calculations are being made ahead of upcoming polls, the incident shows how gambles can backfire.
How Al-Qaeda Came to Kashmir
By Riyaz Wani
How a debate over Islamic martyrdom opened the door for al-Qaeda in Kashmir.
Will Pakistan Part Ways With Its Proxies?
By Daud Khattak
The recent BRICS declaration can be read as a gentle push from China for Pakistan to ditch the Taliban.
Myanmar's Rohingya Crisis Escalates
By Luke Hunt
Life for the group is looking grimmer by the day.
Before Afghanistan, Trump Should Sort Out How 'South Asia' Is Seen in Washington
By Kabir Taneja
Why Trump should address South Asia policy thinking in Washington first.
Al-Qaeda's South Asia Branch Makes a Bid for Global Jihad Leadership
By Sajid Farid Shapoo
The new Code of Conduct from AQIS is an attempt to wrest back leadership from Islamic State.
Why Another Philippines Terrorist Attack Is Coming
By Zachary Abuza
Another Marawi-like siege is likely to occur.
Is the Taliban Still a Threat to US Security?
By Wali Shaaker
16 years later, the original rationale for the war on Afghanistan still holds true.
Al-Qaeda and Islamic State Take Aim at China
By Uran Botobekov
Why have both groups turned their attention to Beijing?
Afghanistan's Tribal Areas Are Still the Key to the War on Terror
By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
A recent suicide attack on a tribal jirga underscores the region's importance to global terrorism.
Al-Qaeda, the Turkestan Islamic Party, and the Bishkek Chinese Embassy Bombing
By Uran Botobekov
The August 30 bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Bishkek came after al-Qaeda's leader praised Uyghur terrorists.
China’s Terrorist Problem Goes Global
By Michael Clarke
An attack in Kyrgyzstan drives home what Beijing has long feared: Uyghur militants are integrating into global networks.
Dhaka Hostage Crisis: Anatomy of a Terror Attack
By Rohan Joshi
The terror landscape in Bangladesh merits close scrutiny after the Gulshan hostage crisis.
Afghanistan’s Growing Unrest: Implications for India’s Security
By Akanksha Narain
"India cannot be a spectator as chaos ensues in Afghanistan, for it will not be safe from the spillover."
Is al-Qaeda Back in Afghanistan?
By Catherine Putz
They never left.
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