Turkey and HTS: A New Era of Extremism in Syria?
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2023, Syria is now controlled by an alliance of opposition groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). While there has...
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US removes $10 million reward for Hayat Tahrir al Sham leader
The US State Department removed the $10 million reward for Abu Mohammad al Jolani, the Specially Designated Global Terrorist who leads Haytat Tahrir al Sham (HTS), which State describes as an Al Qaeda...
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The day after in Syria
Curb your enthusiasm
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US military strikes Islamic State camps and personnel in central Syria
On December 16, the US military launched a second round of strikes against Islamic State personnel and infrastructure in Syria since the fall of the regime of Bashir al Assad on December 8. US operations...
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Assad’s Enemies Are Not Our Friends
The United States shouldn’t make allies out of terrorists.
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Bringing Hamas to justice: Why US charges are an important step
In a groundbreaking move, the US Department of Justice has unsealed terrorism charges against top Hamas officials. How will this impact Hamas' operations and international standing?
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Jihadi archives: Islamic State’s eulogy of Sudanese jihadist Mohamad Makkawi Ibrahim
In May 2016, the Islamic State (IS) issued a eulogy for the infamous Sudanese jihadist Mohamad Makkawi Ibrahim through its weekly Al-Naba newsletter. The eulogy flew under the radar at the time but offers...
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U.S. military captures ISIS official in helicopter raid in Syria
The U.S. military captured an Islamic State “Operational and Facilitation official” during an operation in northern Syria last weekend. The raid marked the latest against the Islamic State’s network...
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Islamic State confirms death of yet another leader, appoints new ‘caliph’
The Islamic State confirmed that its previous leader and self-styled “caliph”, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Quraishi, was killed earlier this year In doing so, it also disputes claims he was killed...
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State places $10 million bounty on Kenyan Shabaab commander
Just a few days after placing a similar bounty on Maalim Ayman, the head of Shabaab’s Kenyan military wing, the U.S. State Department’s Rewards for Justice Program is now also offering $10 million for...
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U.S. offers $10 million bounty for top Shabaab military commander
The U.S. State Department’s Rewards for Justice Program announced today that is offering a $10 million bounty for information leading to the capture and prosecution of Maalim Ayman, a Shabaab military...
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Islamic State’s emir dead after U.S. military raid in Syria
Islamic State emir Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi died during a daring overnight raid conducted by U.S. special operations forces in Idlib province in northeastern Syria on Thursday, according to the...
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What a New Report Tells Us About Al-Qaeda and ISIS
Both groups continue to evolve, and jihadism remains a major security concern.
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The Bizarre Positive Biden Spin on Afghanistan
No, the Taliban are not America’s partners
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France says drone strike killed leader of Islamic State in Sahara
French President Emmanuel Macron announced yesterday that Abu Walid al Sahrawi, the leader of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara, was killed in a drone strike in August. Al Sahrawi’s men are prolific...
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Ayman al Zawahiri promotes ‘Jerusalem Will Not Be Judaized’ campaign in new video
As Sahab, al Qaeda’s main propaganda arm, released a video featuring Ayman al Zawahiri earlier today. Although the hour-long production was disseminated on the 9/11 anniversary, it does not appear to...
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What We Know—and Don’t Know—About ISIS-K
The group has claimed responsibility for the bombing outside the Kabul airport.
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The Biden Administration Shouldn’t Make Any More Concessions to the Taliban
The group wants a caliphate, not a power-sharing arrangement with the Afghan government.
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Biden Faces a Decision on Our Presence in Iraq
Overcharged political rhetoric about 'endless wars' masks the reality of the situation.
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Treasury Report Highlights Turkey as Islamic State’s Logistical Hub
The U.S. Department of the Treasury reported last month that the Islamic State often relied on “logistical hubs in Turkey” to transfer funds internationally, especially between Iraq and Syria. Treasury...