Reasons and Ramifications of Al-Shabaab’s Retreat from its Positions
In response to the mobilization of clan militias against them, the Somali…
On the Anniversary of 11 September: Terrorism Proliferates
When the US first launched its fight against terrorism in 2001, there…
A Revealing UN Report: The Islamic State’s Growing Threat in Conflict Zones
The UN Counter Terrorism Committee submitted its latest report to the members…
The Killing of Maher Al-Aqal: IS’ Leadership Crisis
One day before he embarked on his trip to the Middle East,…
The Consolidated List of Terrorism: New Entities and Candidates
Through its different organs, the United Nations supports member states in their…
Political Considerations: The Motives and Implications of Lifting Five Foreign Terrorist Organizations off US Terrorist List
On 20 May, the US Department of State announced removing five terrorist…
Growing Threat: Terrorism in the Sahel Amid Uncoordinated Efforts
During the workshop held by the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM)…
The Will to Return: Implications of the Recrudescence of IS’ Qualitative Operations
In March 2019, the month that marked the Islamic State’s (IS) defeat…
The Islamic State’s New Emirates in the Heart of Africa (2)
Think tanks and research centers are closely monitoring reports from Sahel countries…
The Middle East on a Hot Tin Roof
The Middle East is mired in conflicts and tensions that are driving…