Terrorism
Al-Qaeda’s Comeback in Afghanistan Isn’t Just Old News
It feels strange to even write this, but Al-Qaeda is back in Afghanistan. Not in whispers or shadows, but in a way that looks...
Why Has Africa Become the Epicentre of Terrorism and Why Should Southeast Asia Care?
The Sahel now accounts for more than half of terrorism-related deaths worldwide, making Africa the new epicenter of terrorism. For Southeast Asia, the warning...
Abuse of Social Media Platforms by Terrorists
Social media has opened up many new platforms in communication, entertainment, and knowledge. Unfortunately, it has also given radicals the means to target, connect,...
The End of False Legitimacy Pretenses: BLA Recognized as a Terrorist Group
United States designates Balochistan Liberation Army affiliate group, Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organization. A press release from US State Department blasted on almost...
Terrorist Designation Unmasks BLA’s Illegitimate Campaign
Illegitimate Insurgency in Balochistan
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a violent separatist group in Pakistan’s southwest, has long claimed to fight for the rights and...
US Commendations Highlight Counter-Terrorism Alliance
In the intricate and often contentious geopolitical landscape of South Asia, the counter-terrorism alliance between Pakistan and the United States has been a defining,...
India’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy: The right to Self-defense, Restraint, and Diplomacy in a Global Context
The landscape of global security has witnessed a profound evolution over the past few decades, with terrorism emerging as one of the most pervasive...
Brian Jenkins: The Man Who Decoded Terror Before the World Knew Its Name
Authors: Amal Chandra and Prashanto Bagchi*
Before 9/11 made terrorism the defining geopolitical issue of the 21st century, before ISIS filled headlines and infiltrated social...
Al-Qaeda’s Global Footprint
In the volatile geopolitical climate of South Asia, the recent Pahalgam terrorist incident has reignited tensions between India and Pakistan, with India amplifying diplomatic...
The Taliban’s Cyber Caliphate
The digital battleground has become an increasingly critical theatre for modern geopolitical conflicts, and the Taliban’s recent social media campaign targeting the United Arab...