How Al-Qaeda’s Recent Growth in Africa Poses a Threat to Global Security
Al Qaeda’s ideology is based on the belief that the West is at war with Islam, and jihad is the only way to defend...
From Extremism to Insurgency: The TTP’s Ideology and Strategy
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is an insurgency group operating in Pakistan that has been responsible for numerous terrorist attacks in the country. The group...
Revisiting Pulwama: Truth Revealed
On February 14, 2019, an explosive-laden car hit a convoy of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a suicide attack in the Pulwama District of Indian-Occupied...
The Development of Tehreek-E-Taliban Pakistan and Their Plans for the Future
When the Taliban surged back to power in Afghanistan over two years ago, observers warned that their return would also herald the revival of...
Terrorism and Extremism: Implications for Pakistan’s Security
Authors: Nabel Akram. Komal Tariq*, Sannia Aziz*
After the September 11 attacks, terrorism became global. Terrorism and extremism culminated in Pakistan after 9/11 and a...
The Psychological Impact of Terrorism on Victims and the Public: A Case Study of Pakistan
Terrorism is the use of violence and fear as a means of achieving political or ideological goals. It is a form of irregular warfare...
War on terror and Securitization expansion in Pakistan
Authors: Nabel Akram, Sannia Aziz, Komal Tariq
Terrorism is an old phenomenon which has been prevailing in the world in distinct shapes by different groups...
The Presence of ISKP in Afghanistan: Concerns and Contradictions
The ongoing violence and terrorist activities in Afghanistan have long been a matter of grave concern for the international community. The country has been...
Jihadists target Africa and Afghanistan, but also eye China and Russia
All Mr. Mohamed wanted was a job and a marriage.
A 22-year-old Somali farmhand, Mr. Mohamed, skeptically retorted, "is that right?" when Al Shabab recruiters...
The Afghan Foreign Minister Is Wrong About ISIS: It Threatens Regional Security
Recent claims made by the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Amir Muttaqi, that there is no Daesh or ISKP presence in Afghanistan are not only...