If you don't recognize Franklin by his name, you will, most likely, recognize two of his high-profile victims: Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt and civil rights leader Vernon Jordan. Keep Reading
Mehsud also celebrates the Taliban’s “historic and blessed victory” in a one-page statement released on the TTP’s social media and website. Keep Reading
The Taliban have been handed a huge financial and geopolitical edge in relations with the world's biggest powers as the militant group seizes control of Afghanistan for a second time. Keep Reading
The fall of Kabul raises a number of questions about the future of the jihadist movement, from the plans being pondered by global organizations like al-Qaeda (AQ) and the Islamic State (IS), to the reaction of local actors such as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Keep Reading
Evanina will provide his insight into the risks of intelligence collection and attack by foreign adversaries, in addition to his understanding of insider threats, personnel security, and supply chain threats. Keep Reading
For al-Qaeda, failure to fully oust them alongside the Taliban serves as a prime indicator of American weakness. Keep Reading
Although individuals on the far right, fascists, and white supremacists had a prior presence on Telegram, the aftermath of the 6 January 2021 Capitol Insurrection significantly impacted their online ecosystem. Keep Reading
On September 11, 2001, al Qaeda carried out the deadliest foreign terrorist attack the United States had ever experienced. To Osama bin Laden and the other men who planned it, however, the assault was no mere act of terrorism. Keep Reading
The financial and/or military support of local armed groups that promise to curb migration to Europe can end up financing terrorism if the “wrong” armed groups are provided with support. Keep Reading
Extremists reaping guidance online including information on using IEDs and small arms in attacks. Keep Reading
The risk of online jihadist propaganda being translated into offline violence remains high, as propaganda continues to call for lone actor attacks by individuals who have no physical connections to specific groups. Keep Reading
Video from the terror group tries to stoke "impending civil war" and religious violence against Catholic president. Keep Reading
More than 1,000 people have been killed or injured due to indiscriminate attacks against civilians in Hilmand, Kandahar and Hirat provinces in the last month alone. Keep Reading
ADL’s Center on Technology and Society surveyed nine social media platforms and graded each on how they addressed antisemitic content flagged to their moderators. Keep Reading
With Africa becoming the epicenter of jihadist activity globally, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb’s (AQIM) Sahel affiliate, Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), has continued to evolve into a political and military force in the region. Keep Reading
In July, on a closed Russian language Telegram chat for female Islamic State members detained in camps in Syria, the following advertisement was posted: “Sisters from Uzbekistan, please get in touch with me about assisting with repatriation." Keep Reading
The average citizen is now being given information and knowledge management problems that would make history’s greatest generals shudder. Keep Reading
A propensity of ethno-nationalist groups to conduct EI attacks appeared to increase over time in comparison to other ideologies. Keep Reading
Islamist terrorist organisations including al-Qaeda, Islamic State (IS),and their supporter networks are increasingly exploiting open-source software to create “cloud platform” websites to store their content. Keep Reading
When Osama Bin Laden and Khalid Sheikh Mohammed orchestrated the al-Qaeda terrorist attacks on the United States homeland on 9/11, it was a watershed moment for the global jihadist movement. Keep Reading