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Islamist threat is limited but growing in Kazakhstan

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KAZAKHSTAN

Meyram Ayubaev was answering questions about the man held for the July 18 shooting of four police and a civilian in Almaty. That incident came within six weeks of attacks that…

Mosul loss could transform global jihadi terrorism

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INTERNATIONAL

Iraqi security forces supported by a US-led coalition launched a long-awaited offensive against IS militants in Mosul in October. The group has suffered a string of losses in the…

US drawdown delay will not deliver Afghan security

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AFGHANISTAN

Outlook for Afghan security.

Islamic State will face obstacles to Afghan relocation

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AFGHANISTAN

The Islamic State group's ambitions in Afghanistan.

Islamabad will struggle to curb Pakistani Taliban

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PAKISTAN

In late November, the TTP ended a ceasefire with Islamabad and ordered its combatants to return to full insurgency. Responding to the threat is a top priority for the…

Islamic State will intensify global operations

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INTERNATIONAL

Islamic State group (ISG) claimed responsibility for the attacks. Nearly two years since its June 2014 offensive in Syria and Iraq, ISG still controls and governs significant…

Islamic State declares 'provinces' for PR purposes

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INTERNATIONAL

The evolution of Islamic State's 'provinces'.

Islamic State poses limited threat in Afghanistan

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AFGHANISTAN

Some observers have suggested that this is a sign of an IS-K resurgence. The ruling Taliban have tried hard since their takeover in 2021 to suppress the group, a long-standing…

Pakistan’s problems with jihadist groups will grow

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PAKISTAN

Many observers nevertheless remain unconvinced that the country has completely cut ties with militant groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Meanwhile…

Malaysian domestic terrorism threat will increase

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MALAYSIA

Outlook for Islamic State group-related terrorism in Malaysia.