Islamic State loyalists fight on in Libya
A team of Islamic State jihadists raided a military camp in the southern Libyan city of Sebha on May 4. It was the latest in a string of small-scale operations carried out by the so-called caliphate a...
Sirte
Islamic State spokesman claims group remains a ‘reality’ despite losses
The Islamic State’s spokesman, Abul-Hasan al-Muhajir, released a lengthy speech on Mar. 18. His talk, which was translated into English by the so-called caliphate’s online media team, contains many...
Op-eds
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 ...
Op-eds
Islamic State Attacks Central Town to Cement Its Foothold in Libya
Islamic State (IS) militants on October 28 launched a surprise...
Policy Briefs
U.S. and UN Sanction Libyan Militia Leader Ibrahim Jadran
On September 12, the United States and the United Nations sanctio...
Policy Briefs
Islamic State Attacks Libya’s National Oil Corporation
The Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility fo...
Policy Briefs
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...
Op-eds
The Terrorist Diaspora: After the Fall of the Caliphate
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Congressional Testimonies
Political Instability in Africa Could Lead to ISIS Resurgence
The Islamic State has faced significant defeats in Africa over the past year but political instability across the northern and western regions could offer a ripe breeding ground for the terrorist...
Op-eds
Despite Recent Losses, Islamic State Still Threatens North and West Africa, FDD Study Finds
(Washington, D.C., Feb. 20 2017) – The decline of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria may paradoxically help the group in Africa, particularly as state and non-state actors shift resources...
Press Releases
Islamic State 2021
FDD Press
Monographs
Libya’s Terrorist Descent: Causes and Solutions
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Congressional Testimonies
Limited Options
The Cipher Brief: What is your assessment of al Shabaab’s current capabilities? Daveed Gartenstein-Ross: Al Shabaab’s current cap...
Op-eds
ISIS may be on the decline — but beware al Qaeda
Recent attacks inspired or executed by ISIS show how dangerous a militant organization in decline can be. But make no mistake: The group is in a state of decline. ISIS, which is so profi...
Op-eds
Boko Haram’s Buyer’s Remorse
When Boko Haram pledged loyalty to the Islamic State in March 2015, it seemed to signal that the jihadi world was bending in the direction of the self-proclaimed caliphate. At the time, Boko Hara...
Op-eds
What ISIS Is Banking On
As jihadist groups gain control of cities across the Middle East and Africa, preventing their access to the global financial system is increasingly critical to regulators. Anti-money laundering a...
Op-eds
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...
Op-eds
The Islamic State’s Global Propaganda Strategy
International Centre for Counter-Terrorism - The Hague
Monographs
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...
Op-eds
Radicalization: Social Media and the Rise of Terrorism
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