Abu Mohammad al-Adnani

October 27, 2019 | Thomas Joscelyn |

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed himself during raid, U.S. says

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State, is dead, according to the White House. President Donald Trump announced Baghdadi’s death earlier today, saying “U.S. Special Operations forces...

June 26, 2019 | Thomas Joscelyn |

Leader of ISIS in Yemen captured in joint counterterrorism raid

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June 17, 2019 | Thomas Joscelyn |

Jihadists in West Africa renew allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

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February 21, 2018 | Thomas Joscelyn

Not So Fast

On January 19, the Pentagon released its new National Defense Strategy. The second paragraph of the 14-page declassified summary painted a dire picture. “Today, we are emerging from a perio...

January 4, 2017 | Daveed Gartenstein-Ross

ISIL’s Virtual Planners: A Critical Terrorist Innovation

On December 19, Anis Amri plowed a hijacked truck through the Christm...

November 10, 2016 | Daveed Gartenstein-Ross

How Will Jihadist Strategy Evolve as the Islamic State Declines?

Co-written by Colin Clarke Jihadist strategy has always been dynamic and opportunistic. Milita...

September 23, 2016 | Thomas Joscelyn

We Got Lucky … This Time

At approximately 9:35 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, a garbage can exploded along the route of the Seaside Semper Five Marine Corps Charity 5K Race in Seaside Park, New Jersey. Fortunately, no o...

August 29, 2016 | Thomas Joscelyn, Daveed Gartenstein-Ross

Zawahiri’s Revenge

The Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham — which has now rebranded itself "the Islamic State" (IS) — is trying to position itself as the new leader of the global...

July 20, 2016 | Daveed Gartenstein-Ross

Bloody Ramadan: How The Islamic State Coordinated A Global Terrorist Campaign

In late May 2016, the Islamic State (ISIL) ...

April 28, 2016 | Daveed Gartenstein-Ross |

How the Islamic State’s Propaganda Feeds Into Its Global Expansion Efforts

Co-written by Bridget Moreng and Nathaniel Barr  Even before the dramatic blitzkrieg...

February 23, 2016 | Daveed Gartenstein-Ross |

Neither Remaining Nor Expanding: The Islamic State’s Global Expansion Struggles

Co-written with Nathaniel Barr Judging from the Islamic State’s propaganda, it would appear the group is rapidly overtaking the Muslim world. The Islamic State has declare...

December 1, 2015 | Daveed Gartenstein-Ross

The Paris Attacks: A Strategic Shift by ISIS?

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April 28, 2015 | Thomas Joscelyn

“Terrorism in Africa: The Imminent Threat to the United States”

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February 25, 2015 | Daveed Gartenstein-Ross

ISIL’s International Expansion: What Does Ansar Bayt Al-Maqdis’s Oath of Allegiance Mean?

The international expansion of the jihadist organization known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has become a ...

January 28, 2015 | Thomas Joscelyn

Former U.S. Marine Killed by Islamic State’s Tripoli ‘Province’

Two gunmen entered the Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli Tuesday morning. When their shooting rampage was over, ...

January 6, 2015 | Daveed Gartenstein-Ross The Atlantic |

ISIS Is Losing Its Greatest Weapon: Momentum

Evidence suggests that the Islamic State's power has been declining for months

August 1, 2014 | Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Thomas Joscelyn

Zawahiri’s Revenge

The Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham -- which has now rebranded itself "the Islamic State" (IS) -- is trying to position itself as the new leader of the global jihadist movement. After being...

May 21, 2014 | Clifford D. May

Who Should #BringBackOurGirls?

I’m not among those who object to the Twitter campaign focusing on the kidnapping and enslaving of hundreds of Nigerian school girls. As syndicated columnist, Charles...

August 9, 2011 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal

Al Qaeda in Iraq Praises Appointment of Zawahiri to Emir

Al Qaeda's Islamic State of Iraq praised the appointment of Ayman al Zawahiri to emir of the terror organization, lashed out against the Awakening, and said foreign fighters continue to join...

June 24, 2010 | Bill Roggio The Long War Journal |

Senior Jemaah Islamiyah commander captured in Indonesia

Click the photo to view a presentation on Jemaah Islamiyah, al Qaeda's affiliate in Southeast Asia. The presentation was created by Nick Grace and Bill Roggio in January 2008....