Terrorism
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...
Pahalgam: The Push for a US-China-Turkey Supervised Investigation
The Pahalgam attack has once again exposed the fragility of Indo-Pak relations, with India hastily levelling accusations against Pakistan without substantiated evidence. Such unverified...
Beyond Faith: The Pahalgam Attack’s Stark Reminder of Terrorism’s Indiscriminate Nature
On Tuesday, 26 innocent civilians, most of them tourists, were gunned down in a brutal terrorist attack in Baisaran, Pahalgam—one of Jammu and Kashmir’s...
The Pahalgam Tourist Attack
The recent assault on tourists in Pahalgam, a scenic region in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), has reignited debates over the blurred...
Pakistan – US Strategic Partnership in Counterterrorism
Pakistan has consistently played a pivotal role as a frontline partner of the United States (US) in the global fight against terrorism through unparalleled...
Global Terrorism Index 2025: A Wake-up Call for Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Gaps
The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025 has ranked Pakistan second, painting a bleak reflection of an even bleaker security reality. The report highlights a...
Terrorism & Media: A Dangerous Symbiosis in the Age of Publicity
In the modern world, terrorism is no longer merely an act of violence; it is a media spectacle, a performative act designed not only...
Why Does Daesh in the Sahel Consider Morocco a Key Target?
Morocco, located at the crossroads of Africa, Europe, and the Arab world, plays a vital geostrategic role as a cornerstone of regional stability. However,...