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...
ISKP in Afghanistan
The Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) has become a significant actor in Afghanistan's complex and often volatile political and security landscape. Formed in...
Crisis and Expansion: Al-Qaeda Affiliates’ Threat to Global Security
Many believe that Al-Qaeda has been a defeated terrorist organization. However, the group has adapted by changing its strategies and forming regional groups across...
Terrorism’s Deadly Dance: The Political Dynamics Behind the PKK’s Use of Violence
Inside the twisted corner of our interconnected world, where the lines between friend and foe blur, terrorism emerges as a specter that attracts the...
Operation Azm-e-Istehkam: A National Imperative for Security and Stability
In the wake of escalating threats to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and intensified attacks by Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch extremist groups, Pakistan...
Nigeria: Understanding the Surge of Terrorism and Its Impact on Civilians, 2018-2022
On April 26, senior advisor to the Africa Center and U.S. Institute of Peace, Ambassador Johnny Carson told me—in a one-on-one interview—“Over the last...
Afghanistan: The Fountainhead of Terrorism in the Region
Afghanistan, a nation characterized by rugged mountains and a rich tapestry of ethnic diversity, has for decades been at the epicenter of regional and...