• Iranian-backed groups tout operations in Iraq

    The so-called ‘Islamic Resistance in Iraq,’ a grouping of newly created militias and front groups of Iran, celebrated one year of operations against U.S.-led forces.

    Iranian-backed groups tout operations in Iraq
  • Analysis: Syrian missile explodes near Israeli nuclear facility

    Official statements about a military confrontation between Israel and Syria casts doubt leading to a more probable explanation into what occurred Thursday morning.

    Analysis: Syrian missile explodes near Israeli nuclear facility
  • Taliban’s deputy leader stresses importance of judges in the Islamic emirate

    In a newly released message, Sirajuddin Haqqani discusses the importance of the Taliban’s judges in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Haqqani is preparing his men to rule over more territory in Afghanistan.

    Taliban’s deputy leader stresses importance of judges in the Islamic emirate
  • Pakistani Taliban claims suicide bombing in Quetta

    The TTP claimed yesterday’s suicide bombing in Quetta, Pakistan, saying the “martyrdom-seeking” operation targeted Pakistani officials.

    Pakistani Taliban claims suicide bombing in Quetta
  • Ep. 48 — What happens in Afghanistan doesn’t stay in Afghanistan

    Hosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn discuss President Biden’s to withdraw U.S. military forces from Afghanistan. It’s understandable that he doesn’t want any more Americans to die there, but the Afghans continue to fight a global jihadist threat. Powered by RedCircle Take a look around the globe today and you’ll see jihadists fighting everywhere from West Africa to Southeast Asia. They aren’t the dominant force in all of those areas, or even most of them. But jihadism has mushroomed into a worldwide movement, with al-Qaeda, the Taliban, ISIS and other groups waging guerrilla warfare and launching terrorist attacks on a…

    Ep. 48 — What happens in Afghanistan doesn’t stay in Afghanistan
  • Taliban demands U.S. withdraw forces by May 1 deadline

    The Taliban demanded that all U.S. forces leave by May 1. It has threatened to resume attacks on U.S. forces if they do not leave by the date agreed upon in the Doha Accords.

    Taliban demands U.S. withdraw forces by May 1 deadline
  • Analysis: Israel’s three-front conflict with Iran

    A tit for tat exchange of retaliatory attacks has taken place between Israel and Iran over recent weeks which has the potential to push both powers towards a wider conflict.

    Analysis: Israel’s three-front conflict with Iran
  • Ep. 47 – Designating terrorists

    FDD’s Jonathan Schanzer joins the podcast to discuss how the U.S. Treasury Department designates terrorists and America’s current challenges. Jon and host Bill Roggio also discuss their love of Philly sports teams to the disgust of host Tom Joscleyn. Powered by RedCircle Take a look around the globe today and you’ll see jihadists fighting everywhere from West Africa to Southeast Asia. They aren’t the dominant force in all of those areas, or even most of them. But jihadism has mushroomed into a worldwide movement, with al-Qaeda, the Taliban, ISIS and other groups waging guerrilla warfare and launching terrorist attacks on…

    Ep. 47 – Designating terrorists
  • Taliban rejects U.S. peace plan, six month extension in withdrawal deadline

    The Taliban has publicly rejected a proposal to share power with the “quisling administration,” meaning the Afghan government. The group also outright rejects elections, and warns that attacks on American and NATO troops will resume if they are not withdrawn by May 1.

    Taliban rejects U.S. peace plan, six month extension in withdrawal deadline
  • Israel resumes airstrikes against Iran’s proxy network in Syria

    Israel continues its ‘war between the wars’ campaign as it attempts to thwart Iran’s proxy network in Syria and abroad.

    Israel resumes airstrikes against Iran’s proxy network in Syria
  • Analysis: Al Qaeda continues to operate throughout Afghanistan

    Based on reports from Al Qaeda, the United Nations, and press reports, the terror group and its allies are operating in 21 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces.

    Analysis: Al Qaeda continues to operate throughout Afghanistan
  • Yemen, Syria and Iran’s capabilities: A look at Israel’s strategic view of key proxy conflicts in the MidEast

    Israel is concerned about Iran’s role in Syria and Yemen, as well as its continued support for groups that threaten Israel. A recent discussion with an Israeli senior defense official provided an insight into Israel’s concerns and how these conflict areas have developed. A previous post at the FDD’s Long War Journal looked an overview of the region, now it is worth examining several key areas and themes in Israel’s strategic view. During the period of the Iran deal, the senior official pointed out, Iran supercharged two conflicts in the region. First it aided the Houthi rebels in Yemen to escalate their…

    Yemen, Syria and Iran’s capabilities: A look at Israel’s strategic view of key proxy conflicts in the MidEast
  • Ep. 46 — Waiting for a withdrawal decision

    Hosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio briefly discuss recent reporting on the Biden administration’s deliberations concerning a withdrawal from Afghanistan. They also discuss ISIS’ surge in Mozambique. Powered by RedCircle Take a look around the globe today and you’ll see jihadists fighting everywhere from West Africa to Southeast Asia. They aren’t the dominant force in all of those areas, or even most of them. But jihadism has mushroomed into a worldwide movement, with al-Qaeda, the Taliban, ISIS and other groups waging guerrilla warfare and launching terrorist attacks on a regular basis. Each week Generation Jihad brings you a new story…

    Ep. 46 — Waiting for a withdrawal decision
  • As U.S. seeks peace, Taliban celebrates its jihadist training camps

    The Taliban continues to promote its training camps that pump out jihadist fighters who indiscriminately attack Afghan civilians, soldiers and police.

    As U.S. seeks peace, Taliban celebrates its jihadist training camps
  • Shabaab recommends black seed and honey to combat coronavirus

    Shabaab, al Qaeda’s branch in East Africa, uses recent reports concerning potential problems with the AstraZeneca vaccine to present itself as a legitimate governing force.

    Shabaab recommends black seed and honey to combat coronavirus
  • Jaysh al-Ummah emir offers solution to ‘Palestinian case’, derides ‘Resistance’ leaders

    The emir of Jaysh al-Ummah in Gaza, Sheikh Mujahid Abu Hafs al-Maqdisi, offers solutions to solve the ‘Palestinian case’ while accusing Palestinian leaders of corruption.

    Jaysh al-Ummah emir offers solution to ‘Palestinian case’, derides ‘Resistance’ leaders