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...
Political Scientist: ISIS-Khorasan feels free in Pakistan
In 2015, the ISIS-Khorasan terrorist organization was established in Afghanistan and Pakistan as part of the Islamic State's expansion beyond Syria and Iraq. The...
Pakistan-US Dialogue on Counter Terrorism
Terrorism is a global phenomenon that has gripped the world in fear and uncertainty for decades. Simply it is acts of violence intended to...
Washington’s Dark Secret: The Real Truth About Terrorism and Islamic Extremism -Book Review
In Washington’s Dark Secret, John Maszka attempts to embark on two major tasks. The first is drawing an explanatory distinction between “terrorism” and “Islamic...
Afghanistan’s Role in Global Terrorism
Afghanistan's role in global terrorism is a complex and multifaceted issue that spans several decades. This analysis explores into the historical context, the evolution...