ISLAMIC STATE KHORASAN PROVINCE POSES A UNIQUE COUNTERTERRORISM CHALLENGE

KN. The Moscow terrorist attack perpetrated by Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISK) at the Crocus City Theater in late March demonstrated the intent and capabilities that many in the counterterrorism…

IRANIAN ESCALATION AGAINST ISRAEL SEEKS TO RESHAPE RED LINES IN THE MIDDLE EAST

KN. Iran finally launched its long-awaited response to Israel’s targeting of high-ranking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – Quds Force (IRGC-QF) members on April 1 at Iran’s consulate in Damascus, Syria.…

IRAN EXTENDS ITS INFLUENCE IN AFRICA

KN. Iran is expanding its relations with leaders in the Sahel to achieve several overlapping objectives. In the context of the post-October 7 Mideast crisis, Iran is capitalizing on the…

ISLAMIC STATE RESURGING IN MOZAMBIQUE

KN. Islamic State in Mozambique (ISIS-Mozambique) is resurging after adapting its approach throughout parts of the country. ISIS-Mozambique cells have moved into the southern districts of Cabo Delgado, which had…

WILL THE EU’S NEW PACT ON MIGRATION TEMPER A RISING FAR-RIGHT?

KN,    The European Parliament narrowly passed the New Pact on Migration and Asylum last Wednesday, almost four years after it was revealed in September 2020 by the European Commission.…