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Taliban–Pakistan border clashes continue, TTP attack kills 10 Pakistani police
Taliban and Pakistani forces have fought repeatedly along their border since October 29, and a Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan ambush killed 10 Pakistani policemen on November 11. The violence comes as Washington signaled its willingness to help address Pakistan’s concerns about militant groups operating from Afghanistan.
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The Muslim Brotherhood’s long game: Influence, infiltration, and Islamist politics
The Muslim Brotherhood’s growing influence in Western politics and institutions is raising concerns about free speech, religious extremism, and national security. Bill Roggio is joined by Edmund Fitton-Brown, a former British ambassador to Yemen and senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to examine the Islamist organization’s activities in the United States and Europe.
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Russia’s redesigned Geran-5 missile expands threat to Ukrainian skies
Ukrainian intelligence has detailed a redesigned version of Russia’s Geran-5 cruise missile, which is part of Moscow’s effort to counter Ukrainian defensive adaptation and intensify its assault on civilian infrastructure.
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Syria denies it has troops in Yemen in wake of military agreement with Saudi Arabia
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al Shaibani denied reports that Syria had deployed troops to Yemen or planned to do so, clarifying that its military agreement with Saudi Arabia focuses on rebuilding Syria’s armed forces. The statement comes amid broader diplomatic efforts by Damascus to strengthen security and political ties with Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and…
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8 Islamic State suspects arrested or indicted across 5 countries since October
Between October 9 and November 10, authorities in five countries announced the arrests or indictments of eight individuals in Islamic State-related cases. The incidents highlight the terrorist group’s continued ability to radicalize and recruit supporters online despite the loss of its territorial caliphate.
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Hezbollah reportedly rebuilding networks in southern Lebanon pilot zones
Hezbollah is reportedly rebuilding its intelligence networks and restoring its presence in three southern Lebanese villages designated to test the group’s disarmament, despite the Lebanese Army’s claims of operational control. The reports come amid stalled verification efforts and continued reluctance by the army to confront Hezbollah.
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Attack targets Khor Mor gas field in Iraqi Kurdistan
A new “suspected drone attack” on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region has heightened tensions as Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi confronts Iranian-backed militias over their weapons, economic networks, and influence. The developments come amid growing US pressure on Baghdad to restrict border crossings with Iran, renewed diplomatic contacts between Iraqi…
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Ugandans start withdrawal from Somalia, US leaves key base
After nearly 20 years in Somalia, Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from the African Union mission, while US forces have also departed the strategic Baledogle Military Airfield in southern Somalia. The departures could create opportunities for Al Qaeda’s Shabaab to expand its influence amid ongoing political instability in Mogadishu.
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IDF finds weapons stockpiles, Hezbollah military site near UN posts in south Lebanon
Israeli forces found weapons stockpiles and a Hezbollah military-use apartment within 100 to 250 meters of United Nations positions in southern Lebanon, adding to a years-long record of Hezbollah military infrastructure near UNIFIL sites.
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Northern Iraq struggles with Kurdish political divisions and security
Northern Iraq faces mounting security and political challenges as Iranian drone attacks continue to target Kurdish Iranian opposition groups, Iraqi forces conduct operations against the Islamic State, and political disputes threaten stability in Sinjar. These developments come amid growing tensions between the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, complicating efforts to strengthen…
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Arab parties endorse Eisenkot for Israeli PM, IDF reports 52 ceasefire violations Oct. 16–Nov. 5
Record turnout among Arab voters in Israel’s October 27 parliamentary election nearly doubled the representation of Arab-led parties, potentially making them kingmakers in forming the next government. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces reported 52 ceasefire violations by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist groups between October 16 and November 5, as Israeli forces continued conducting strikes…
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First Marine spec ops company deploys
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Afghanistan
Afghan army ‘unfit to take over security role in 2009’
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Marine posthumously awarded Medal of Honor
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Iran
Iran, Syria denounce Bush’s Iraq plan
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Pentagon chief seeks bigger Army, Marine Corps
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Sudan
Military solution no option in Darfur: U.N. envoy
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Hezbollah
Hezbollah is a growing danger to US, intelligence chief says
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Hezbollah
Hezbollah weapons and supplies found hidden along northern border
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh under Emergency: Islamic Militants Might Have Free Run Amid Chaos
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Iraq
US sends warplanes to Turkey’s Incirlik military base
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Iraq
(Iraq) Chemical Ali admits ordering executions
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Al Qaeda
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar said his fighters helped Osama bin Laden escape from US forces in 2001
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Iran
Mubarak tells Iran not to touch Iraq
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Iraq
One day after President Bush vowed to crack down on Iran for involvement with the insurgency, US forces raided the Iranian consulate in Ibril and detained five for involvement with the insurgency. Iraqi and U.S. forces raid Sadr Cirt last evening. SCIRI’s Hakim backs the government in its crackdown on militias.
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Pakistan
Pakistan claims to have attacked destroyed “militant” vehicles “using artillery and mortar in the bordering town of Gorvek” in North waziristan. No word if this occurred in the same region as the NATO attack on Taliban forces crossing the Pakistani border into Paktika. Up to 150 Taliban are reported killed.
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Iraq: The greatest enemy is the time
Die Weltwoche pubilshed an article on my experiences and impressions on Iraq and Anbar province, titled The greatest enemy is the time. The article is published in German, so I have reproduced the text here:
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Afghanistan
NATO and Afghan forces killed upward to 150 Taliban fighters in air and ground strikes after the Taliban crossed the Pakistani border. The Taliban crossed from Waziristan into Paktika province. The Taliban spokesman denies this.
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Somalia
Kenya has detained the wives and families of al Qaeda operatives Fazul Abdullah Mohammed and Saleh Ali Saleh Nabhan while they ncrossed the Kenyan border at Ras Kamboni. Ethiopian and Somali troops are said to be heavily engaged with ICU forces outside Ras Kamboni. Al-Sudani, Mohammed and Nabhan are still alive. The Somali Deputy PM said a large part of the Islamic Courts funding comes from Britain.
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NRO Symposium on the New Strategy for Iraq
Iraq. Click map to view. I was invited to join a National Review Online Symposium on the New Strategy for Iraq. The questions were: Did the president say what needed to be said? Will it help? Also participating in the symposium are: Peter Brookes, Clark Judge, Clifford D. May, James S. Robbins, Joseph Morrison Skelly, and Nicholas J. Xenakis. I only had 200 words (and used 300), and reprinted my response below. After the NRO segment, I will clarify a few points in case there are any questions. The plans is comprehensive, and properly addresses all three problem areas: military,…
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Tunisia
Statement from the Youth of Tawhid Wal Jihad in Tunisia Announcing Jihad
