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The Central Asian Women on the Frontline of Jihad

The Central Asian Women on the Frontline of Jihad

By Uran Botobekov
While ISIS draws in men to fight, it draws women to serve, marry, and remarry.
The Rise of Religious Extremism in Balochistan

The Rise of Religious Extremism in Balochistan

By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
“Once you unleash these monsters, as you know from Afghanistan, you cannot control them.”

Jumping to Conclusions: Erroneous Claims of Kyrgyz Attacker in Istanbul's Reina Club Attack

Jumping to Conclusions: Erroneous Claims of Kyrgyz Attacker in Istanbul's Reina Club Attack

By Catherine Putz
A Kyrgyz man was falsely identified as the gunman who killed 39 at an Istanbul nightclub.

Can Duterte Bring Peace to the Philippines?

Can Duterte Bring Peace to the Philippines?

By Zachary Abuza
Forging peace in Mindanao is a far more challenging task than many appreciate.

The Belt and Road: Beyond Geopolitics and Development

The Belt and Road: Beyond Geopolitics and Development

By Catherine Putz
Political economy, terrorism narratives for state gain, and historical memory; recommended reads.
Central Asian Children Cast as ISIS Executioners

Central Asian Children Cast as ISIS Executioners

By Uran Botobekov
ISIS often features Central Asia’s children in its propaganda videos, labeling them “Cubs of the Caliphate.”

Why the Islamic State Could Come to Kashmir

Why the Islamic State Could Come to Kashmir

By Dhananjay Sahai
The tactics and rhetoric of Kashmiri insurgents are starting to converge with those of ISIS.
China's Nightmare: Xinjiang Jihadists Go Global

China's Nightmare: Xinjiang Jihadists Go Global

By Uran Botobekov
While fighting in Syria, the Turkestan Islamic Party has joined forces with global jihadist movements.

Is There an Alliance Between ISIS and India's Maoists?

Is There an Alliance Between ISIS and India's Maoists?

By Uddipan Mukherjee
A closer look at reports of a link between ISIS and Naxals.

The Consequences of Global Armed Drone Proliferation

The Consequences of Global Armed Drone Proliferation

By Alyssa Sims
Who has drones and how are they getting them?

Is Central Asia Ready to Face ISIS?

Is Central Asia Ready to Face ISIS?

By Uran Botobekov
Central Asian governments, which often conflate extremism and dissent, are unprepared for the risk they face.
ISIS and Central Asia: A Shifting Recruiting Strategy

ISIS and Central Asia: A Shifting Recruiting Strategy

By Uran Botobekov
The region’s leaders must ask themselves if they are ready to deal with new threats tailored to recruit the discontented.

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