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Islamic State
What Explains Afghanistan’s Early-2018 Surge in Violence?
By Umair Jamal
Competing regional interests have only intensified Afghanistan’s security miseries.
Bangladesh's New Generation of Militants
By Siddharthya Roy
Akayed Ullah, a wannabe jihadist, represents a new generation of militants.
Why Would China Help Build an Afghan Military Base in Badakhshan?
By Catherine Putz
According to regional reports, China is set to build an Afghan military outpost in Badakhshan.
Kazakh Citizen Sentenced to 15 Years for Attempt to Join the Islamic State
By Catherine Putz
Akhror Saidakhmetov, a legal resident of the United States and a Kazakh citizen, was arrested back in 2015.
China's Belt and Road Initiative Faces New Security Challenges in 2018
By Chuchu Zhang and Chaowei Xiao
Terrorism, political instability, and geopolitical rivalries threaten to complicate China's BRI in 2018.
What’s in Asia’s New Anti-Terror Financing Group?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recently formed working group is just the latest step taken by regional states to confront terrorism financing.
The Islamic State's Support Base in Pakistan Continues to Grow
By Umair Jamal
The Islamic State's flag emerges in Pakistan's capital. How serious is the threat?
Malaysia’s Reckoning With the Islamic State
By Cristina Maza
With ISIS being pushed out of Iraq and Syria, is Malaysia ready?
Marawi: Behind the Headlines
By Rory MacNeil
How did Marawi become the center of a crisis and what needs to be done next?
Before Afghanistan, Trump Should Sort Out How 'South Asia' Is Seen in Washington
By Kabir Taneja
Why Trump should address South Asia policy thinking in Washington first.
Assessing ASEAN's Geopolitical Relevance After 50 Years
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
As ASEAN nears its 50th anniversary, what challenges does it face as a regional organization?
Why Vietnam Must Fight the Islamic State Terror Threat
By Zachary Abuza
The threat presents both challenges and opportunities that Hanoi cannot ignore.