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What Is Behind the Political ‘Mainstreaming’ of Jamaat-ud-Dawa in Pakistan?

What Is Behind the Political ‘Mainstreaming’ of Jamaat-ud-Dawa in Pakistan?

By Umair Jamal
Offering political platforms to groups with jihadist agendas will only complicate Pakistan’s militant problem.

China's Nightmare: Xinjiang Jihadists Go Global

China's Nightmare: Xinjiang Jihadists Go Global

By Uran Botobekov
While fighting in Syria, the Turkestan Islamic Party has joined forces with global jihadist movements.
Is Pakistan Getting Ready to Abandon Lashkar-e-Taiba?

Is Pakistan Getting Ready to Abandon Lashkar-e-Taiba?

By Umair Jamal
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is a threat to Pakistan’s own national security and Islamabad has no option but to relinquish its support for the group.

Standing on Common Ground? Explaining Just War and Jihad

Standing on Common Ground? Explaining Just War and Jihad

By Patrik K. Meyer
There are fundamental differences between the Christian and Islamic war doctrines and they influence policy.

The Cold War and Holy War: A Chinese Take on the ‘Clash of Civilizations’

The Cold War and Holy War: A Chinese Take on the ‘Clash of Civilizations’

By Yang Hengjun
Blogger Yang Hengjun on the Paris attacks and the idea of a "clash of civilizations" -- and where China fits in.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Has the Taliban's Internal Power Struggle Kicked Off?

Has the Taliban's Internal Power Struggle Kicked Off?

By Ankit Panda
Reports from Afghanistan suggest that Mullah Omar's son has been killed.

Will Mullah Omar's Death Change the Taliban?

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

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.

Java Bombing Signals Change

Java Bombing Signals Change

A suicide bombing in West Java underscores the shifting tactics of militants towards individual jihad.

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