Abstract: This article explores what is known regarding the Islamic State’s leaders since the killing of the group’s second caliph Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi (conventionally dubbed “al-Mawla” for shorthand) in February 2022. In contrast with the group’s first caliph, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the organization has publicized little information on his …
Read More »Calibrated Counterterrorism: Actively Suppressing International Terrorism
Abstract: Terrorism may no longer be at the top of most Americans’ minds, but the U.S. counterterrorism (CT) community remains dedicated to protecting the United States, our people, and our allies from terrorist violence. To succeed in this still-critical mission, our CT practitioners will need to retain the agility, expertise, …
Read More »INTEGRAL WAR
The UAV attack on Russian cities by the terrorist forces of the West (Ukraine is more and more in the shadow of the war unleashed against us by NATO) this night was especially intense. The voices finally fell silent: how is it? Who hasn’t watched? Should have been better protected! …
Read More »La troisième guerre mondiale approche
La guerre en Ukraine connaît-elle ses dernières convulsions avant que l’armée ukrainienne ne soit anéantie par la puissance de feu russe ? Le parti d’opposition à la guerre en Ukraine aux États-Unis, désormais incarné par Tucker Carlson et son nouveau copain Victor Orban de Hongrie, les Trumpistes et certains médias …
Read More »How One of the Deadliest Years for Migrants Will Impact European Politics
This year has marked both a sharp increase in migrants attempting to reach Europe, as well as one of the deadliest on record, with thousands dying in the Mediterranean from overcrowded boats capsizing or sinking.War and conflict, food insecurity, political and economic instability, and poverty – all of which are …
Read More »After the Death of Prigozhin, What is the Future of the Wagner Group?
Just yesterday, Russian authorities officially confirmed the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the infamous leader of the Wagner Group, who was killed in a plane crash over Russia last week, along with several other high-ranking leaders of the mercenary group. Prigozhin was killed two months to the day of the coup, …
Read More »Armenia, Azerbaijan Report Casualties Amid ‘Intense Fire’ On Border
Armenia and Azerbaijan reported casualties after intense shelling near their common border on September 1, northwest of the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The Armenian Defense Ministry said three soldiers were killed on September 1 in intense shelling near the border with Azerbaijan northwest of the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The …
Read More »Bulgaria – Stryker Vehicles
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria of Stryker Vehicles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. …
Read More »Russia Claims Naval Drones Targeting Crimean Bridge Destroyed
Russia said early Saturday that it had thwarted a naval drone attack on a bridge that links the Russian mainland with the Crimean Peninsula. In messages posted to Telegram, the Russian Defense ministry said three semisubmersible unmanned boats, “sent by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack on …
Read More »U.S. Sees ‘Notable Progress’ By Ukraine’s Forces In South As Russian Missiles Hit Two Cities
Ukraine’s forces in recent days have made “notable progress” against Russian troops in the south of the country, a White House spokesman said on September 1 as Ukrainian officials reported Russian missile strikes overnight. White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters that the United States had seen progress …
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