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Navigating Old and New Threats as Employees Return to Office Post-Pandemic
Executives face both enduring and emergent security challenges that require a new approach. Keep Reading
Al-Qaeda Urges Acquisition of Ghost Guns in Review of Boulder Mass Shooting
Would-be jihadists should not start with simpler knife or vehicle attacks "until you search" for guns, terror group directs. Keep Reading
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Al-Qaeda Renews Its Focus on Antisemitism and Attacking Israel
The last time Al Qaeda noticeably increased its messaging around Palestine was in 2019, and its affiliates subsequently staged attacks against a hotel in Kenya and a military installation in Mali which they claimed were in protest of Israel’s “Judaization of Palestine.” Keep Reading
Taliban’s Deputy Emir Issues Guidance for Governance in Newly Seized Territory
On June 24, the Taliban’s Voice of Jihad website released another message from Sirajuddin Haqqani, a close ally of al Qaeda who serves as the deputy emir of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Keep Reading
One Year After Facebook Takes Steps to Remove Boogaloo Content, Movement Resurfaces on Platform
In recent months, several new boogaloo pages have emerged on Facebook, hiding among libertarian groups and pages that also share memes advocating for violence. Keep Reading
Rap, Islam and Jihadi Cool: The Attractions of the Western Jihadi Subculture
Recent scholarship has explored the potential of subcultural theory for understanding the convergence of Western street and jihadi subcultures. The role of jihadi rap in this radical hybrid culture, however, is yet uncharted. Keep Reading
Understanding the Meteoric Rise of the Islamic State in Mozambique
On March 24, more than a hundred Islamist fighters affiliated with the Islamic State seized the northern Mozambican town of Palma. They held it for 10 days, looting it and terrorizing its inhabitants. Keep Reading
The Economics of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
Over the past four years, HTS has witnessed several changes and shifts in its ideological and military structures as its leadership works to transform the organization from a faction of the Global Jihad movement into the de facto local military and governing power in NW Syria. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: New National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism Is a Big Step in the Right Direction
To address, prevent, and stop domestic violent extremism and terrorism, understanding the narratives and groups is key. Keep Reading
Case Summary: Fourth Circuit Upholds Terrorism Watchlist Database
On March 30, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in El-Hady v. Kable upheld the constitutionality of the Terrorism Screening Database (TSDB), a watchlist maintained by the FBI that currently contains the names of more than 1 million “known or suspected terrorists.” Keep Reading
Leaked Chats Show Ex-Marine Wants to Make Maine Safe Space for Neo-Nazis
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Affirmations of Support and Rituals of Jihadi Martyrdoms
When a big named jihadi leader dies, there is usually a cacophony of statements released eulogising the individual that was killed. Keep Reading
Sahel 2021: Communal Wars, Broken Ceasefires, and Shifting Frontlines
In 2021, the Sahel crisis entered its tenth year. Despite the transnational nature of the crisis, each country has experienced different patterns of violence and transformations in the midst of a protracted conflict. Keep Reading
Analysis: Ivory Coast Witnesses Surge in Jihadist Activity
Since late March of this year, northern Ivory Coast has been subject to a substantial increase in jihadist attacks. This includes the country’s first known instances of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Keep Reading
The Islamic State Resurges in Mozambique
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In a post-9/11 world, the international community has devoted significant attention and resources to countering the financing of terrorist groups. Keep Reading