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Taliban “Emirate” Signals Islamism’s Durability
December 07, 2018
After almost two decades of US war against Islamist terrorism in Afghanistan, the jihadist Taliban control approximately 60 percent of the country in the so-called Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and continue fighting for full control, while also collaborating with al-Qaeda in the broader effort to expand sharia rule across Southwest Asia.
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British Official Warns of Ongoing IS Activity in Syria, Iraq
December 07, 2018
Britain’s Secretary of State for Defence has declared that the Islamic State (IS) remains a clear and present danger to UK and international security, as the British Royal Air Force carries out daily strikes against IS cells that remain active and resilient in Syria and Iraq.
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Saudis Seek Balance Between Israeli Cooperation, Islamism
December 05, 2018
At a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at its headquarters in Jeddah to discuss action on Israel’s recent nation-state law, Saudi Arabia seeks to balance its position as proclaimed global leader of Islam with its diplomatic cooperation with Israel as an anti-Iran ally.
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Dissident’s Murder Raises Red Flags About Saudi Reforms
December 05, 2018
The death inside the Istanbul Consulate of Saudi Arabia of internationally renown Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who has criticized the liberalizing reforms of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, raises red flags about the state of the Saudi theocracy.
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US Strategy Highlights Need for Longterm Counterterror Measures
December 05, 2018
The US administration’s new National Strategy for Counterterrorism indicates the distinctive terrorist threat posed by radical Islamist groups requires a long timeline and both military and non-military tools for securing the American homeland.
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