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Islamic State in Afghanistan
September 24, 2020
Could the Islamic State – Khorasan Province Be the Next Chapter of Global Terrorism?
By Arian Sharifi
Peace between the Afghan government and the Taliban is not a silver bullet for peace in the region. ISKP poses a significant threat.
August 04, 2020
Islamic State Sees a Bloody Opportunity in the US-Taliban Deal
By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
With the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement, ISKP stands ready to inherit the role of violent spoiler.
August 04, 2020
29 Dead in Islamic State Attack on Afghan Prison
By Associated Press
Afghan forces retook the prison in Jalalabad 24 hours after the initial attack.
April 27, 2020
The Islamic State Remains Alive in Afghanistan
By Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska
In early April, Afghan forces captured the latest head of ISKP -- but will it matter?
March 30, 2020
The Islamic State’s Increasing Focus on India
By Saurav Sarkar
Amid religious polarization in India, Islamic State is renewing efforts to expand its presence in the country.
March 25, 2020
Afghan Officials Say 25 Killed in Kabul Attack on Sikhs
By Associated Press
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.
March 07, 2020
Afghan Officials: Gunmen Kill 32 at Largely Shiite Gathering in Kabul
By Associated Press
The attack, claimed by Islamic State, was a stark reminder that the U.S.-Taliban peace deal did not mean an end to violence.
February 05, 2020
Islamic State’s Lingering Legacy in Afghanistan
By Giuliano Battiston
“The defeat of Daesh is definitive,” says a district governor. But the group’s impact is still being felt on the ground.
November 13, 2019
Death of a Caliph: The Islamic State in Khorasan Province After al-Baghdadi
By Saurav Sarkar
ISKP continues to pose a real threat to Afghanistan, despite al-Baghdadi’s death.
August 22, 2019
Afghanistan's Terror Threat Is Much Bigger Than the Taliban
By Saurav Sarkar
Even if peace is reached with the Taliban, terrorism will remain a serious problem in Afghanistan.
August 20, 2019
Afghanistan Vows to Crush Militants After Deadly Wedding Attack by Islamic State
By Rahim Faiez
“We will take revenge for every civilian drop of blood,” President Ghani vowed as Kabul mourns 63 dead.
August 12, 2019
How Islamic State Infiltrated Kabul University
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Expanding its reach, the Islamic State has aimed recruitment efforts at Afghan universities.
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