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Donald Trump’s Silence on Al-Qaeda Is Deafening

The administration is still going after terrorists even as it claims to be ending ‘endless war.’

Analysis: Islamic State claims Al Qaeda started a war in West Africa

The Islamic State claims in the latest edition of its weekly Al-Naba newsletter that Al Qaeda started a “war” against the so-called caliphate’s men in West Africa. Independent reporting confirms...

Analysis: The Islamic State’s ideological campaign against al-Qaeda

On April 29, the Islamic State’s “province” (wilayah) in Yemen released a lengthy video that is intended to undermine al-Qaeda’s ideological legitimacy within the jihadists’ ranks. The 50-plus...

Al-Qaeda lauds Taliban’s great ‘victory’ over America and allies

Al-Qaeda’s general command (or senior leadership) has released a three–page statement praising the Taliban’s “great victory” over America and its allies in Afghanistan. This triumph was enshrined...

Al Qaeda’s West African branch seeks French withdrawal, then negotiations

Al-Qaeda’s branch in West Africa, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM, or the “Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims”), has released a two-page statement setting forth its position on...

Al-Qaeda’s senior leadership praises jihadists in Mali and Somalia

Al-Qaeda’s senior management, or general command, has released a two-page statement praising the jihadists in Mali and Somalia. Al-Qaeda has strong branches in both East and West Africa, and the international...

U.S. kills 8 Islamic State fighters in Libya airstrike

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Ayman al-Zawahiri defends 9/11 hijackings in anniversary address

Ayman al-Zawahiri defends the 9/11 hijackings in a video released on the 18th anniversary of al-Qaeda’s most devastating attack. The production, released by al-Qaeda’s As Sahab propaganda arm, is titled...

Global Terrorism: Threats to the Homeland

Editor’s note: Below is Thomas Joscelyn’s testimony before the House Committee on Homeland Security. Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Rogers, and other members of the committee, thank you for inviting...

Al Qaeda leader threatens India, criticizes Pakistan in message on Kashmir

Al Qaeda’s media arm, As Sahab, has released yet another message from Ayman al-Zawahiri. The elderly al Qaeda leader is a prolific commentator on world affairs, having released a series of videos an...

Ayman al-Zawahiri eulogizes Jalaluddin Haqqani

On May 10...

Examining the Global Terrorism Landscape

Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism

AQIM official calls for sharia governance in Algeria

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Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and Hurras al-Din reach a new accord

On Feb. 10, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Hurras al-Din (HAD) reached a new accord. The agreement was forged after nearly two weeks of vitriolic debate — the latest in a series of disagreements...

Zawahiri criticizes jihadists in Syria for clinging to territory under Turkey’s protection

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Midterm Assessment: Libya

ODNI releases annual overview of Islamic State and al Qaeda networks

The ODNI’s map highlights the Islamic State’s and al Qaeda’s global footprint, though the jihadists are not a major force in some of the countries depicted. The ODNI’s map recognizes the presence...

U.S. Balanced Approach on Libya: A Good Step Forward But Not Enough

For years, the United States has distanced itself from the national reconciliation process in Libya, adopting a ...