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  • Analysis: Formation of Islamic Front in Syria benefits jihadist groups

    Lisa Lundquist

    Analysis
    Nov 23, 2013

    The formation of the Islamic Front has been characterized as a blow to al Qaeda, but the new Islamist alliance shares al Qaeda’s goals and continues to fight alongside the global jihadist group.

    Analysis: Formation of Islamic Front in Syria benefits jihadist groups
  • Al Nusrah Front

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Nov 21, 2013

    ‘Islamist posturing’ is a strategy to raise funds, says Syrian rebel

    Al Nusrah Front
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Nov 20, 2013

    Briton ‘doing his duty’ by fighting for group linked to al Qaeda in Syria

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Caucasus Emirate

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Nov 20, 2013

    Chechens drawn south to fight against Syria’s Assad

    Caucasus Emirate
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Nov 20, 2013

    Al Qaeda-linked group strengthens hold in northern Syria

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Nov 20, 2013

    Meet the Syrian Rebel Commander Assad, Russia and the US all fear

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • IMU praises slain Syrian Islamist brigade commander

    Bill Roggio

    Threat Matrix
    Nov 20, 2013

    The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan’s condolences for the death of the commander of the Al Tawhid Brigade speaks volumes as to how the Syrian Islamist group is perceived by global jihadists.

    IMU praises slain Syrian Islamist brigade commander
  • Hezbollah

    David Barnett

    News
    Nov 19, 2013

    Inside Syria’s Next Big Battle

    Hezbollah
  • Al Nusrah Front

    David Barnett

    News
    Nov 18, 2013

    ‘Syria is not a revolution any more – this is civil war’

    Al Nusrah Front
  • Palestinian from Gaza reportedly killed fighting for ISIS near Aleppo

    David Barnett

    News
    Nov 15, 2013

    Before reaching Syria, Amer Abu Ghoula was reportedly sentenced to a year in prison in Gaza for aiding those behind the kidnapping and murder of Italian activist Vittorio Arrigoni.

    Palestinian from Gaza reportedly killed fighting for ISIS near Aleppo
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Nov 14, 2013

    Al-Qaeda-linked rebels apologize after cutting off head of wrong person

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • British officials discuss ‘rising’ al Qaeda threat during testimony

    Thomas Joscelyn

    News
    Nov 12, 2013

    Top British intelligence and security officials testified to the “rising” threat of al Qaeda last week. One official explained that there have been 34 terrorist plots in Britain since the 7/7 bombings and most of these have ties to al Qaeda groups overseas. The officials also expressed concern over al Qaeda’s growing presence inside Syria.

    British officials discuss ‘rising’ al Qaeda threat during testimony
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    David Barnett

    News
    Nov 11, 2013

    Iraqi security services infiltrated by terrorists

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Nov 10, 2013

    Iraq keeps eye on Kurd-jihadist battle in Syria

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Nov 10, 2013

    Syrians on Both Sides of the War Increasingly See Assad as Likely to Stay

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Nov 6, 2013

    Inside Syrian town living under al Qaeda reign of fear

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    David Barnett

    News
    Nov 6, 2013

    Gaza jihadists take their fight to Syria

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    David Barnett

    News
    Nov 5, 2013

    Al Qaeda-linked group strengthens hold in northern Syria

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Nov 4, 2013

    A woman stands alone defying the ISIS in Syria

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    David Barnett

    News
    Nov 4, 2013

    Syrian al Qaeda prepares to launch attack in Turkey’s big cities

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Nov 4, 2013

    Elusive Al-Qaida leader in Syria stays in shadows

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Al Qaeda in Iraq, Syria a ‘transnational threat’

    Thomas Joscelyn

    News
    Nov 1, 2013

    A senior administration official warned earlier this week that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham (or Levant) is a “transnational threat” and “an increasing threat to us.” Iraq has exploded in violence since the withdrawal of American troops. The official said 38 suicide bombers have launched attacks in the last month alone.

    Al Qaeda in Iraq, Syria a ‘transnational threat’
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Oct 31, 2013

    Al-Qaeda recruits entering Syria from Turkey safehouses

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Oct 27, 2013

    Rebel clashes highlight complexities of Syria’s civil war

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Oct 27, 2013

    Syrian Kurds capture border crossing with Iraq

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Oct 27, 2013

    Al Qaeda Sets Sights On Iraq’s Anbar Province

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Oct 26, 2013

    In Syrian civil war, emergence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria boosts rival Jabhat al-Nusra

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Al Nusrah Front denies emir killed by Syrian troops

    Bill Roggio

    News
    Oct 25, 2013

    Syrian government news agencies claimed that Abu Muhammad al Julani was killed, but the al Qaeda group denied the reports.

    Al Nusrah Front denies emir killed by Syrian troops
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    Lisa Lundquist

    News
    Oct 25, 2013

    Turkey, Iraq eye closer cooperation on Syria as relations thaw

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
  • Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham

    David Barnett

    News
    Oct 25, 2013

    Syrian jihadists’ new recruitment technique: slick suicide attack videos

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
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  • Interactive visual: Profiles of 28 Iran-backed terrorist groups and branches in the West Bank

    Interactive visual: Profiles of 28 Iran-backed terrorist groups and branches in the West Bank

  • Profiles of 15 Iranian-backed Militias in the Middle East

    Profiles of 15 Iranian-backed Militias in the Middle East

  • Detailing Shabaab’s Leadership and Key Personnel

    Detailing Shabaab’s Leadership and Key Personnel

  • Al Qaeda leaders use Afghanistan as a safe haven

    Al Qaeda leaders use Afghanistan as a safe haven

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