Islamic State in Afghanistan

Afghanistan remains a simmering cauldron of jihadist terrorist groups, various actors seeking to counter them, and conflict and cooperation among the groups themselves.

The Taliban claim to have defeated the self-declared Islamic State’s Afghan chapter, but exclusive information obtained by The Diplomat indicates that its success is not what it seems.

The Kunduz mosque bombing marked a potential shift in ISK’s stance toward China.

In the past, Islamic State attacks in Afghanistan targeted the government and its Western allies. Now it's the Taliban, without allies, in control of the state.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast at a mosque packed with Shiites in Kunduz but the Islamic State has long targeted the community.

ISK, or ISIS-K, is not a new actor in Afghanistan. It has long been one of the most brutal. 

Peace between the Afghan government and the Taliban is not a silver bullet for peace in the region. ISKP poses a significant threat.

With the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement, ISKP stands ready to inherit the role of violent spoiler.

Afghan forces retook the prison in Jalalabad 24 hours after the initial attack.

In early April, Afghan forces captured the latest head of ISKP -- but will it matter?

Amid religious polarization in India, Islamic State is renewing efforts to expand its presence in the country.