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Christian Tratzi’s Interview with Cusano News7 About Terrorism Growing Threat in Europe.
In a recent interview with Cusano News 7, Christian Tratzi, a Terrorism Analyst at SpecialEurasia, engaged in a comprehensive discussion with anchor-woman Giulia Cavola about the developing threat of terrorism on the international stage, with special focus on the European continent.
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ISKP Article “The Caliphate: the Last Pillar of the Islamic Nation” Praised the 10th Anniversary of the Islamic State
Al Azaim Foundation, the ISKP media branch, recently published an article titled “The Caliphate: the Last Pillar of the Islamic Nation” which underscored the group’s ideological commitment to the concept of the Caliphate, hailing it as a divinely ordained entity and portraying it as the ultimate saviour of the Islamic Ummah (community).
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Analysis of the Islamic State Wilayat Khorasan’s Video Message “Followers of al-Yahud”
Al Azaim Foundation, the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) media wing, recently released a video titled “Followers of the Jews” that represents a strategic attempt to undermine the Taliban’s religious authority in Afghanistan.
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Ep. 25 – Report on Terrorist Attacks in Dagestan
The latest episode of the SpecialEurasia Geopolitical Report Podcast delves into the recent coordinated terrorist attacks that took place in the cities of Makhachkala and Derbent in Dagestan.
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Intelligence Brief: Violent Attacks in Makhachkala and Derbent in Dagestan
The violent attacks which targeted law enforcement and religious sites in Derbent and Makhachkala in the Republic of Dagestan highlight security issues in the North Caucasus and terrorist threats in the Russian Federation.
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Russia: Islamic State Suspects Targeted a Detention Centre in Rostov-on-Don. Why Matters?
This report provides an analysis of recent terrorist incidents within the Russian Federation, focusing on the mutiny at a provincial detention centre in Rostov-on-Don and its connection with the Islamic State.
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Kyrgyzstan Terrorism Risk: Islamic State Suspects Arrested in Bishkek Region
Kyrgyzstan faced a significant terrorism risk stemming from the activities of radical groups linked to international terrorist organisations, such as the Islamic State. Recent counter-terrorism operation near Bishkek highlighted both the active recruitment efforts targeting Kyrgyz youth and the nation’s challenges in addressing these threats effectively.
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Georgia: Security Risk Assessment After Islamic State Suspects Arrested in Batumi
The security landscape of Georgia has experienced notable developments, particularly concerning the threat of terrorism. The recent detention in the city of Batumi of suspected terrorists linked to the Islamic State and the implementation of stringent anti-terrorism measures, highlight the country’s proactive stance.
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Islamic State Central Africa Wilayat (ISCAP) and the growing threat in Central Africa
In the last two weeks, the Islamic State Central Africa Wilayat (ISCAP) and its affiliate militia Forces démocratiques alliées (ADF) has significantly increased their activity in Central Africa, raising security risks related to terrorism and geopolitical instability in the region.
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Central Asian Security Assessment: Regional Cooperation Against Cyber-Based Radicalisation
In response to a recent terrorist attack in Moscow and a shifting threat landscape, Central Asian security leaders met to prioritise countering online radicalisation. This report assesses the current security environment in Central Asia, highlighting emergent threats and critical areas requiring regional cooperation.
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Analysing Abu Hudhayfah’s latest message and threat to the West: jihad, propaganda, and terrorism risk.
The recent audio message released by Islamic State’s official spokesman Abu Hudhayfah al-Ansari on March 28th, 2024, during Ramadan, highlights the group’s ongoing call to action and outlines its short-term propaganda strategy.
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Abu Huzeifa’s Elimination and The Sahel’s Terrorism Threat Scenario
Malian Armed Forces conducted a joint military operation with Burkina Faso, and Niger which successfully eliminated Abu Huzeifa (Higgo al-Maghrebi), a high-ranking commander of the Islamic State in the Sahel Province (ISSP) also known as the Islamic State Greater Sahara (ISGS).
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Islamic State’s Threat to Europe and Italy: Risk Assessment
The resurgence of the Islamic State poses a significant threat to Italy and Europe, leveraging geopolitical events to bolster propaganda and recruitment efforts. The evolving landscape of terrorism, characterised by decentralised online radicalisation, presents challenges in surveillance and counteraction.
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Secular Uzbekistan’s Struggle with Islamic Terrorism
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Islam has played a new role in the nation-building process in the Central Asian Republic of Uzbekistan. The region is witnessing a rising popularity of radical Salafi Islamism, marked by its fervent pursuit of overthrowing secular governments.
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Teenagers’ Terrorist Cells Linked to the Islamic State Arrested in Germany and Switzerland
The recent arrests of teenagers linked to the Islamic State in both Germany and Switzerland serve as a stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by jihadist propaganda and terrorist organisations in Europe.