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Islamic State
Afghan Arrested for Alleged US Election Day Attack Plot
By Catherine Putz
A 27-year-old Afghan national in the U.S. on a special immigrant visa and a juvenile accomplice were arrested on October 7 after allegedly purchasing weapons for an Election Day attack.
The Narrative Power of Ismail Haniyeh’s Assassination for Central Asian Jihadists
By Uran Botobekov
With praise or condemnation, the Central Asian affiliates of both the Islamic State and al-Qaida are exploiting the recent assassination of a Hamas political leader for their own mercenary purposes.
The Ulu Tiram Attack: Inspiration for Terror in Malaysia
By Zam Yusa
It appears that the Ulu Tiram attack was inspired by Jamaah Ansharut Daulah, but the suspects were not formally affiliated with or directed by the group.
The IS Resurgence in Malaysia: Assessing the Threat and Implications
By Rueben Dass
An attack in Johor, and a recent string of arrests, has once against cast a spotlight on the militant group's activities.
Islamic State Escalates Anti-Russian Militant Campaign
By Peter Smith, Lucas Webber, and Colin P. Clarke
The Islamic State organization and its violent progeny, ISKP, have viewed Moscow as their enemy since the group’s inception.
Crocus City Hall Attack: Deciphering Central Asian Jihadism and Russian Counterterrorism
By Uran Botobekov
The Kremlin has made a concerted effort to implicate Ukraine, despite the absence of evidence linking Kyiv to the attack. Meanwhile, ISKP poses a clear threat to Russia.
Alleged ISKP Plot Foiled in Russia, 2 Kazakh Citizens Killed
By Catherine Putz
Kazakh authorities have confirmed the citizenship of two men killed in an FSB raid in Russia last week, allegedly forestalling an ISKP attack.
Fratricidal Jihad: Assessing the Central Asian ISKP Attacks on Turkey
By Uran Botobekov
Due to linguistic, religious, and cultural commonalities, members of the Islamic State and al-Qaida from Central Asia can often bypass security filters in the wider Turkic world.
Unveiling the Motivations: Tajik ISKP’s Calculated Strikes on Iran
By Uran Botobekov
The Gaza war has opened an unprecedented chapter in the bitter Shia-Sunni sectarian struggle.
How Will Southeast Asian Terror Groups Capitalize on the Israel-Hamas War?
By Zam Yusa
From recruitment to possible ideological shifts to opportunistic cyberattacks, a prolonged conflict in the Middle East may have serious consequences for the region.
Dozens Dead in Bomb Attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province
By Abdul Sattar
The bomb ripped through a crowd of 500 people who had gathered at a mosque for a procession to celebrate the Prophet’s birthday.
A New Filipino Leader for Southeast Asia’s Islamic State
By Zam Yusa
It’s not clear if Abu Turaife can garner support from IS adherents in the region and galvanize local militants or whether pro-IS groups in the Philippines are on the decline.
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