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Terrorist Galaxy’s Reaction to Ismail Haniyeh’s Death
This report examines the reactions of various terrorist organisations to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. The purpose is to offer a comprehensive examination of the immediate responses exhibited by significant terrorist organisations, appraise their potential strategic manoeuvres, and forecast the broader consequences for regional security.
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“Drone Jihad” and Training Centre in Afghanistan
Some sources indicate that terrorists, trained in a specialised UAV centre in Kunduz, Afghanistan, plan to execute attacks during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The existing threat of “drone jihad”, potentially involving graduates from the centre already present in Europe, requires urgent and stringent counterterrorism measures.
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The Clash Between the Islamic State and Al-Shabaab in Somalia: Geopolitical Instability And Terrorist Threat
The confrontation between the Islamic State – Somalia Province and al-Shabaab presents significant challenges for regional stability and security. Recent developments underscore IS strategic earns in eastern Somalia, including territorial expansions following the clashes with al-Shabaab forces.
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Al-Qaeda’S Persistent Threat in Afghanistan: A Geopolitical Perspective
Following the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and the subsequent establishment of the Islamic Emirate, the country has witnessed a surge in terrorist attacks targeting the Taliban, ethnic minorities, and foreigners and a rise in al-Qaeda’s activities.
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U.S. drone strike killed al-Qaeda’s leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan
The killing of al-Qaeda’s leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul by a U.S. drone strike confirmed Washington’s interests in the region and the Taliban’s policy to host terrorist organisations’ high-ranking leaders in the country, which has become a “safe heaven” for different jihadist groups.
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Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s operations in Yemen
The recent al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula terrorist attack against the Southern Separatist Forces in Yemen demonstrated the group’s capabilities and its possible influence in regional geopolitical dynamics and security.
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Eurasia tra interessi geopolitici e minacce alla sicurezza. Il commento di Daniele Garofalo e Riccardo Valle
Nel quadro del Webinar “Sicurezza e minaccia terroristica nello scacchiere geopolitico euroasiatico” il Dott. Daniele Garofalo e il Dott. Riccardo Valle hanno illustrato quali siano le minacce jihadiste imminenti nella regione dell’Eurasia e quali potrebbero essere gli sviluppi futuri alla luce degli eventi recenti in Afghanistan.
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Afghan security forces killed a high-ranking member of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent
The National Directorate of Security of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan reported that Afghan security forces killed a high-ranking member of al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), Mohammad Hanif. Despite the Taliban has often denied their involvement with al-Qaeda, latest military operations have underlined how strong is the presence and penetration of the terrorist organisation…
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Qasim al-Raymi, the leader of AQAP, killed by US raid
The White House confirmed the killing of Qasim al-Raymi, the leader of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and Ayman al-Zawahiri’s right-hand man. Donald Trump commented on this event, stating that eliminating al-Raymi is a message for AQAP and the international terrorism network. It is a step forward to defeating terrorism in the MENA region.