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The Muslim Brotherhood in Syria Clarifies Its Stance on Iran: Dispelling Rumors of Rapprochement

The statement by the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) in Syria not only critiques the Iranian regime’s actions but also responds directly to rumours suggesting that the Brotherhood was seeking rapprochement with Tehran. This context is crucial, especially given the Brotherhood’s historical relationship with Hamas, a Palestinian resistance movement with strong ties …

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U.S. and Iraq Try to Recast the Strategic Relationship

The United States and Iraq reportedly have reached agreement to transition the U.S. military presence from leading an anti-Islamic State (IS) coalition to an enduring bilateral partnership. The apparent agreement – the announcement of which has been delayed by the war in Gaza – reflects the Iraqi leadership’s belief that …

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Germany in the Jihadists’ Crosshairs as Islamic State Ramps Up Attacks

Germany is experiencing an uptick in Islamic State (IS) and Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) incidents and is increasingly the target for jihadists and IS’s propaganda. The target selection and date of the September 5 shooting in Munich fits within the post-October 7 trend of Islamic State leveraging hostile sentiments from the …

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