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ISIS
Central Asia and the ISIS Phantom
By Cholpon Orozobekova
The region’s leaders have been playing up the ISIS threat. How real is it?
Russia Continues Inflating the ISIS Threat in Central Asia
By Casey Michel
ISIS is recruiting around the world, but Russian rhetoric boosts the threat of ISIS to the region beyond reality.
Trouble in Tajikistan
By Cholpon Orozobekova
The ISIS obsession of President Emomali Rahmon could lead to further turmoil.
Islamic State Threatens Chinese Hostage
By Shannon Tiezzi
IS demanded ransom for a man it identified as a Chinese consultant.
Rising to the Afghanistan Challenge
By Timur Urazayev
The international community should not lose focus on assisting Afghans in rebuilding their country.
Tajikistan Arrests 14 For Allegedly Hoisting an ISIS Flag
By Catherine Putz
Authorities are pointing at members of the IRPT, though there doesn't seem to be much evidence.
Could Science Defeat Terrorism? Using Robots to Hunt Down ISIS
By Lucas Bento
Before you rule out so-called killer robots, consider their applications in counter-terrorism.
Australia to Bomb Syria?
By Helen Clark
The prime minister is raring to go, despite the questionable wisdom of the move.
What Do We Know About Bangkok’s Deadly Blast?
By Jeff Moore
An initial analysis based on the evidence we have so far.
Interview: ISIS in Central Asia
By Jacopo Dettoni
Tatyana Dronzina shares the results of her research into ISIS militants in Central Asia.
A Turning Point: Mullah Omar's Demise and the Future of the Taliban
By Ankit Panda
Make no mistake: Mullah Omar's death may upend the entire militant landscape in Afghanistan.
India, Pakistan, and the Relevance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Katie Putz discuss Narendra Modi's trip to Central Asia, the SCO summit, and more.