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Islamic State
The Afghan Government Should Take Advantage of Mullah Omar’s Death ASAP
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Afghan government has a unique opening with Omar's death. It shouldn't squander it.
Will Mullah Omar's Death Change the Taliban?
By Sanjay Kumar
Anand Gopal, a veteran journalist who embedded with the Taliban, speaks with The Diplomat about Mullah Omar's death.
A Turning Point: Mullah Omar's Demise and the Future of the Taliban
By Ankit Panda
Make no mistake: Mullah Omar's death may upend the entire militant landscape in Afghanistan.
Uyghur Terrorism: A Misnomer?
By Angela Poh
Conflating domestic protest with international terrorism is unhelpful.
Washington and Kabul Want a Joint Strategy Against ISIS in Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
Kabul and Washington are trying to nip the Islamic State in the bud in Afghanistan.
How Many Tajik ISIS Recruits Were Arrested in Turkey?
By Catherine Putz
A story about 25 Tajik ISIS recruits seems to have became a story about one Tajik ISIS recruit.
How Russia, China, and IS Have Made the US Popular Again
By Rob Spalding and Adam Lowther
Allies and partners are looking to the United States in ways not seen since the Cold War.
Islamic State Eying Afghanistan’s Natural Resources
By Brian M. Perkins
An expansion of the group’s operations in Afghanistan could threaten the fledgling mining industry.
Central Asia's Moment of Instability
By William B. Farrell
A key Tajik figure announces his allegiance to the Islamic State, with some significant potential ramifications.
China: A Solution in the Middle East?
By David Lai and Noah Lingwall
China’s growing presence and lack of baggage could make it an effective player in the troubled region.
Why the Taliban Wants ISIS Out of Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
The Taliban want to make it clear for ISIS: Afghanistan's only big enough for one of them. And it's not ISIS.
Australia: Kinder, Gentler Counterterrorism?
By Helen Clark
The Countering Violent Extremism Summit offers a contrast to government rhetoric on terrorism.