Salad Bar Extremism
Christopher Wray, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), popularised the use of the term Salad Bar Extremism (also understood as Mixed,...
TTP & ISKP: Two Sides of the Same Coin
In recent days, the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) has claimed responsibility for several terrorist attacks in South Waziristan (Pakistan), targeting polio workers and...
The Taliban’s Role in Al Qaeda and TTP’s Afghan Resurgence
In recent months, a growing number of international reports have emerged, highlighting the resurgence of terrorist activities in Afghanistan. However, in a notable contradiction,...
Maritime Terrorism as an evolving threat
Background and Introduction of Maritime Terrorism
Maritime Terrorism refers to illegitimate activities that lead to the disruption of peace and cause violence, instability, alarming circumstances...
The Geopolitical Battle Fuelling Terrorism in Pakistan
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure project that has been hailed as a game-changer for Pakistan’s economy. However, this ambitious initiative...
Pakistan’s Battle Against Afghan Infiltration
The infiltration into Pakistan from Afghanistan remains a pressing security concern, with incidents of terrorism continuing to plague the region. On the night of...
The Dark Web and Terrorism: A Growing Menace in Pakistan’s Digital Landscape
In recent years, Pakistan has grappled with numerous security challenges, among which the menace of digital terrorism stands out. The advent of the dark...
Pakistan presents a unique opportunity for the U.S. in the war on terror
Since the United States pulled their troops out of Afghanistan in 2021 there has been a noticeable lack of intelligence being produced out of...
Transnational Terrorism and the Role of Afghanistan
Terrorism in general forms a serious and long-term threat to the international security where the terrorist operations are transnational and affect at least two...
Attack on Bannu: Another call for Operation Azm e Istehkam
In the wake of the tragic terrorist attack on Bannu Cantonment, Pakistan, the nation finds itself at a critical juncture in its ongoing battle...