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Al-Qaida Leader Circulates Video; Dispels Rumor of His Death
April 06, 2022

Al-Qaida Leader Circulates Video; Dispels Rumor of His Death

By Kathy Gannon
Rumors of the death of Ayman al-Zawahri have persistently circulated, but a new video appears to dispel those rumors.

20 Years After 9/11, Al-Qaida Retains a Deadly Relevance in Malaysia
December 02, 2021

20 Years After 9/11, Al-Qaida Retains a Deadly Relevance in Malaysia

By J. Fernando and Jasminder Singh
Despite the network's apparent dormancy, Malaysian authorities can't afford to underestimate its potential threat.
9/11 and Asia: Two Decades Later
September 13, 2021

9/11 and Asia: Two Decades Later

By Diplomat Risk Intelligence
A virtual conference announcing the launch of Diplomat Risk Intelligence probes how 9/11 changed the Asia-Pacific.

US Aims Start to Bali Bombing War Crimes Case at Guantanamo
August 30, 2021

US Aims Start to Bali Bombing War Crimes Case at Guantanamo

By Ben Fox
The hearing is set to kick off a long legal wrangle over a case that involves evidence tainted by CIA torture.

The Taliban’s Difficult Pledge
April 29, 2021

The Taliban’s Difficult Pledge

By Obaidullah Baheer
Even if it wanted to, could the Taliban ever really cut ties with and oppose al-Qaida?

Could the Islamic State – Khorasan Province Be the Next Chapter of Global Terrorism?
September 24, 2020

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.

The Taliban Say They Have No Foreign Fighters. Is That True?
August 10, 2020

The Taliban Say They Have No Foreign Fighters. Is That True?

By Franz J. Marty
The Taliban denial of the presence of foreign fighters in Afghanistan raises questions about the implementation of the U.S.-Taliban deal.
Al-Qaeda and Islamic State Take Aim at China
March 08, 2017

Al-Qaeda and Islamic State Take Aim at China

By Uran Botobekov
Why have both groups turned their attention to Beijing?

Is al-Qaeda Back in Afghanistan?
April 15, 2016

Is al-Qaeda Back in Afghanistan?

By Catherine Putz
They never left.

Do Drone Strikes on al-Qaida Make Us Safer?
July 20, 2012

Do Drone Strikes on al-Qaida Make Us Safer?

Moral or immoral, do drone strikes work? Sean M. Lynn-Jones weighs the evidence.

Last Shot in Afghanistan
February 19, 2010

Last Shot in Afghanistan

The Diplomat speaks with Fabrice Pothier, director of Carnegie Europe, about the security situation in Afghanistan, talking with the Taliban and the prospects for stability once US-led forces withdraw.

Talking with the Taliban
February 15, 2010

Talking with the Taliban

As US-led forces engage in a major offensive in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province, commentators in Pakistan are still taking stock of the London conference and what it could mean for the role their country plays in their neighbour’s stability. Mustafa Qadri reports that many believe the road to such stability and security will inevitably run through Pakistan–and to the Taliban.

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