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Islamic State’s al-Naba Latest Issues: Analysing Jihadist Propaganda on the Israel – Shiite Forces’ Military Confrontation
This report examines how the Islamic State in the latest issue of al-Naba has leveraged the ongoing conflict between Israel and regional Shiite forces, particularly Hezbollah, to assert its position within the Muslim world.
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Intel Report: Israel Killed Hezbollah’s Leader Nasrallah
On the evening of September 27th, 2024, Israeli airstrike killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict and highlighting the effectiveness of Israeli intelligence operations.
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OSINT in the Middle East and the Arab World: Some Useful Tools (Video)
In this report, we present a few practical suggestions and OSINT tools to aid analysts in navigating difficulties related to their investigation about the Middle East and the Arab world, especially when they lack fluency in the region’s primary languages such as Arabic and Persian.
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“Central Asia + Germany” Summit: Geoeconomic and Geopolitical Analysis
This report analyses the outcomes of the “Central Asia + Germany” summit held on September 17th, 2024, in Astana, focusing on the strategic economic, infrastructure, and security agreements reached between Central Asian countries and Germany.
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Tajikistan-Pakistan’s Growing Trade Impacts Regional Dynamics
The report analyses recent economic and security developments between Tajikistan and Pakistan, highlighting the implications of their expanding bilateral relations.
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Eastern Economic Forum 2024: A Geopolitical Assessment
An analysis of the Eastern Economic Forum’s business program highlights that Russia is strengthening the strategic eastern vector of its geopolitics, outlining a large-scale program for the development of its eastern territories and comprehensively strengthening ties with the leading actors of the Global South.
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Russia’s Naval Tactics and Training in the Black and Baltic Sea
This report examines recent naval counter-divergence training exercises and tactical developments conducted by Russian forces in the Baltic and Black Sea regions. This report aims to provide an assessment of current naval capabilities, strategic implications, and future outlooks for the involved regions.
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Assessment of CSTO Forces’ Readiness for Joint Training
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is nearing the final phase of its preparation for a series of joint military exercises scheduled for September and October 2024. This report aims to detail the current state of preparedness of the CSTO’s management bodies and force formations.
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Iraq: 2 Islamic State Hideouts Dismantled, but Terrorism Still Poses a Threat
The Iraqi military, in collaboration with Kurdish security forces, recently executed a successful operation in Kirkuk, dismantling two Islamic State hideouts. This operation highlights the ongoing threat posed by the Islamic State despite its official defeat in 2017.
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Germany: Solingen Knife Attack Increased the Country’s Security Risk
The recent knife attack in Solingen, Germany, underscores Islamist terrorism’s persistent threat within the country, particularly from individuals with radical convictions linked to the Islamic State, and increases the regional’s security risk.
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ISKP Threats to Shi’a Community in its Latest Issue of “Voice of Khurasan”
This report examines the content and implications of the article “Why Do Mujahideen of the Islamic State Make Rawafidh the Target of Their Operations and Turn Their Cities into Cemeteries?”, which serves as an ideological manifesto, justifying the Islamic State Wilayat Khorasan’s (ISKP) ongoing campaign of violence against Shi’a Muslims.
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Afghanistan: Taliban Celebrated 3 Years of Their Rule Amid Security Problems
This report evaluates the implications of Taliban’s third anniversary celebrations amid persistent security threats from groups like the Islamic State Wilayat Khorasan (ISKP) and assesses the Taliban’s ability to maintain stability in Afghanistan.
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Kazakhstan Military Modernisation 2024
Kazakhstan’s 2024 military modernisation initiatives significantly enhance its defence capabilities, reflecting concerns over internal stability and regional security. The country’s efforts include advanced procurements and comprehensive upgrades, which could alter Central Asia’s military balance.
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Ambiguous And Fragile Future Prospects Of Northwestern Syria
In this report, we will first discuss the current situation of the Northwest Syria, then we will introduce and provide brief information about the terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which operates locally. In the end, we analyse the future of this region.
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Kazakhstan: Counter-Terrorism Operations in July-August 2024
This report covers the recent counter-terrorism operations in Kazakhstan, resulting in the arrest of five individuals involved in terrorism-related activities. The operations underscore the ongoing threat within the country and the effectiveness of the government’s response.