ISKP

With a pledge of support and official recognition, Russia’s relationship with the Taliban has evolved considerably.

This year, ISKP’s propaganda output has seen a sharp decline, and its external attack capability has also weakened. What changed?

In confirming the presence of its bases in Pakistan, ISKP made a significant admission.

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. 

Each government is attempting to blame the other for the continued activities of ISKP. Meanwhile, the group continues to conduct attacks.

Is the recent arrest of an ISKP commander a one-off instance, or will it lead to wider counterterrorism cooperation?

As the Taliban crack down on Uyghur fighters, complying with pressure from China, the Islamic State sees a recruiting opportunity.

Tehran’s growing engagement with Kabul underscores a calculated effort to navigate its own economic and geopolitical challenges.

For ISKP Central Asian members in particular, the victory of HTS in Syria is a significant challenge, but also presents an opportunity.

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 two South Asian jihadist groups, both prominent in their extremist ideologies and territorial ambitions, have increasingly found themselves at odds.

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.