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ISKP

Taliban: Russia’s ‘Objective Allies’ in its Fight Against the Islamic State
By Muhammad Murad
With a pledge of support and official recognition, Russia’s relationship with the Taliban has evolved considerably.

Is the Islamic State of Khorasan Province Losing Momentum?
By Abdul Basit
This year, ISKP’s propaganda output has seen a sharp decline, and its external attack capability has also weakened. What changed?

ISKP Declares War Against Baloch Separatists
By Abdul Sayed and Riccardo Valle
In confirming the presence of its bases in Pakistan, ISKP made a significant admission.

The Taliban’s Role in the Fragile Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan
By Besmillah Taban
Afghanistan has long been linked to cross-border terrorism. That could prove a major factor if the combatants shift from state armies to proxy militias.

Afghanistan, Pakistan Point Fingers Over Islamic State Presence
By Sahibzada Muhammad Usman
Each government is attempting to blame the other for the continued activities of ISKP. Meanwhile, the group continues to conduct attacks.

Pakistan and the US Join Hands in Counterterrorism Operation
By Umair Jamal
Is the recent arrest of an ISKP commander a one-off instance, or will it lead to wider counterterrorism cooperation?

Are Uyghur Militants Becoming ISKP’s New Force?
By Besmillah Taban and David O’Brien
As the Taliban crack down on Uyghur fighters, complying with pressure from China, the Islamic State sees a recruiting opportunity.

Iran’s Taliban Charm Offensive
By Jack Roush
Tehran’s growing engagement with Kabul underscores a calculated effort to navigate its own economic and geopolitical challenges.

How Did ISKP React to the HTS Victory in Syria?
By Abdul Sayed and Riccardo Valle
For ISKP Central Asian members in particular, the victory of HTS in Syria is a significant challenge, but also presents an opportunity.

Tajik ISKP Escalates Threats to Iran and Israel Amid Intensifying Gaza War
By Uran Botobekov
After October 7, conspiracy theories have gained traction within Central Asian Salafi circles accusing Shias of acting as agents of the Jews in a coordinated effort to undermine Sunni Islam.

The Growing Rift Between Islamic State Khorasan Province and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan
By Muhammad Imad Abbas
The two South Asian jihadist groups, both prominent in their extremist ideologies and territorial ambitions, have increasingly found themselves at odds.

The Narrative Power of Ismail Haniyeh’s Assassination for Central Asian Jihadists
By Uran Botobekov
With praise or condemnation, the Central Asian affiliates of both the Islamic State and al-Qaida are exploiting the recent assassination of a Hamas political leader for their own mercenary purposes.
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