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Islamic State in Central Asia
August 26, 2022
Islamic State Khorasan’s Expanded Vision in South and Central Asia
By Lucas Webber and Riccardo Valle
The expansion of ISKP propaganda outreach, recruitment, and fundraising efforts may have significant security implications for countries in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region and possibly beyond.
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.
November 20, 2019
Discussing Violence and Terrorism in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
An interview with Edward Lemon.
November 06, 2019
More Questions Than Information on Tajikistan Border Post Attack
By Catherine Putz
Tajikistan certainly faces security risks, Islamic State among them. But details on the recent incident are scarce.
May 25, 2019
Tajikistan’s Prison Riot: More Than Meets the Eye
By Catherine Putz
The details remain fuzzy, but the conclusion is clear: Something is very wrong.
November 27, 2018
What Really Happened at Khujand Prison in Tajikistan?
By Catherine Putz
It's likely to never be clear, but claims by the Islamic State to be behind the riot make the question critical.
November 08, 2018
Inmates Killed in Tajikistan Prison Riot
By Catherine Putz
As many as 25 inmates may have been killed in an overnight riot at a high-security prison in northern Tajikistan.
July 31, 2018
Islamic State Claims Tajikistan Car Attack
By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, Dushanbe has reflexively accused the IRPT of coordinating the attack.
March 08, 2017
Central Asia and Islamic State: The Russian Connection
By Iris Oppelaar
Impoverished and oppressed, Central Asian migrants to Russia make perfect targets for extremist recruiters.
February 07, 2017
US Security Stakes in Central Asia
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Erica Marat.
September 20, 2016
Central Asian Children Cast as ISIS Executioners
By Uran Botobekov
ISIS often features Central Asia’s children in its propaganda videos, labeling them “Cubs of the Caliphate.”
July 08, 2016
Is Central Asia Ready to Face ISIS?
By Uran Botobekov
Central Asian governments, which often conflate extremism and dissent, are unprepared for the risk they face.
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