Terrorism
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...
Global Approach to Countering ISKP
The Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), also known as ISIS-K, has established itself as a strong terrorist organisation in South Asia, presenting substantial challenges...
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...
The Call of Darkness: Unmasking the TTP’s Reign of Terror
In the dark corridors of terrorism, the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) continues its insidious assault against Pakistan's peace and stability. The latest revelation of...
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...