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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.

Pakistan's Women Jihadis

April 06, 2017

Pakistan's Women Jihadis

Understanding the nexus between women and terrorism in Pakistan.

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Pakistan's Women Jihadis

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Dhaka Hostage Standoff Underscores Bangladesh's Growing Terror Problem

July 02, 2016

Dhaka Hostage Standoff Underscores Bangladesh's Growing Terror Problem

Though details remain murky, Friday's terror attack in Dhaka underscores a worrying trend.

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Dhaka Hostage Standoff Underscores Bangladesh's Growing Terror Problem

Can Al Qaeda Gain a Foothold in India?

September 20, 2014

Can Al Qaeda Gain a Foothold in India?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi doesn't think so.

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Can Al Qaeda Gain a Foothold in India?

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