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Apr

By Reporting Desk Briefing Papers, Terrorism, Threat Assessments, United States

US Hospital Threat Assessment

The threat assessment presented below is to advise and assist hospitals and trauma centers in preparing for an upcoming terrorist attack orchestrated by Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), as a prelude to a secondary attack by al Qaeda.

Apr

By Reporting Desk Terrorism, Threat Assessments, United States

al Qaeda US Homeland Threat Assessment

al Qaeda’s homeland plot is planned for 2025, directed by Hamza bin-Laden and masterminded by Sayf al-Adel. Attackers are already in the United States having taken advantage of lax immigration policies of the previous administration, though their exact number remains unknown. In addition to preparing for attacks, they are actively recruiting, focusing on refugees and insider threats.

Mar

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Governance, Pakistan, Terrorism

Is The Iron Shield Made of Plastic?

The announcement of the “newly formed high powered committee” comically named “Iron Shield,” is just another failure for Pakistan’s inept national security infrastructure.

Mar

By Salman Lali Governance, Pakistan, Terrorism

Pakistan: Security Challenges and the Hard State Dilemma

Pakistan’s security situation has long evolved as a consequence of the complex intersection of multiple factors, including geopolitical dilemmas, internal dissension, and history. The recently suggested notion of Pakistan being a hard state—one that prioritises security over other aspects of governance and socio-economic development—is being widely debated in drawing rooms, a select few editorials and op-eds, and YouTube vlogs.

Mar

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Geopolitics, Terrorism

How Terrorism Has Matured

The battlespace changed again when the US invaded Iraq and deposed Saddam Hussain. The mistake most make is assuming the battlefield changed on 9/11. That was the instigating event that weakened al Qaeda and created a space for another group to emerge.

Mar

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Geopolitics, Pakistan, Terrorism

Sirajuddin Haqqani’s Resignation & The Coming Civil War

For the observer, looking at each event in isolation, it won't make sense. When you combine them all, Haqqani's resignation makes a great deal of sense at this time.

Jan

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Geopolitics, Terrorism

Taliban Lies That Would Make the Nazis Proud

A few days ago, Afghanistan International, a newspaper with a reputation of questionable values and even more questionable reporting, published an article about the “Mir Ali Agreement” that was signed between Sirajuddin Haqqani and various terrorist groups before the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021.

Jan

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Geopolitics, Pakistan, Terrorism

The TTP is an Internal Problem for Pakistan

Let’s assume that Pakistan agrees with the Taliban that the TTP is an internal matter for Pakistan. Following that understanding, Pakistan has the right to strike ANY TTP camp, wherever it may be, including inside Afghanistan’s borders.

Dec

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Afghanistan, Defense Security, Interviews, Pakistan, Terrorism

Pakistan using dual approach of diplomacy, military action against Afghan-based militants

Syed Khalid Muhammad, Executive Director – CommandEleven, spoke with Arab News’s Naimat Khan about the Pakistan Army airstrikes on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Dec

By Syed Khalid Muhammad Geopolitics, Interviews, Middle East, Terrorism

Assad’s Downfall and Its Implications for Pakistan

Israel has carried out over 300 airstrikes decimating Syrian military infrastructure and equipment, while the US has also carried out over 100 bombing missions on Islamic State targets in Syria. There seems to be a fear that the Islamic State or al-Qaeda may use Syria as a foothold, making things unclear enough for any nation to start a discussion on relationships with the new administration yet.

Terrorism

US Hospital Threat Assessment

al Qaeda US Homeland Threat Assessment

Is The Iron Shield Made of Plastic?

Pakistan: Security Challenges and the Hard State Dilemma

How Terrorism Has Matured

Sirajuddin Haqqani’s Resignation & The Coming Civil War

Taliban Lies That Would Make the Nazis Proud

The TTP is an Internal Problem for Pakistan

Pakistan using dual approach of diplomacy, military action against Afghan-based militants

Assad’s Downfall and Its Implications for Pakistan

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