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Who Is al-Shabaab?
Al-Shabaab’s ideology, Salafi jihadism, is deeply entrenched in a radical interpretation of Sunni...
Read MoreWhat Is Hizballah?
by prenticej | Feb 20, 2024 | briefs, Middle East | 0
Hizballah’s ideology is rooted in radical Shia Islam, particularly the concept of Wilayah al-Faqih...
Read MoreWhat Is the Houthis Movement?
by prenticej | Feb 6, 2024 | briefs, Middle East | 0 |
The Houthi movement gained prominence during the Saada insurgency that began in 2004, marked by confrontations with Yemeni authorities and their Saudi Arabian allies. View the Full...
Read MoreWhat Is the Islamic Resistance in Iraq?
by prenticej | Feb 1, 2024 | briefs, Middle East | 0
The IRI’s ideology aligns with the broader goals of Iranian foreign policy, including opposition to US presence in the region and support for Palestinian groups like Hamas. View the Full...
Read MoreWhat Is Hamas?
by prenticej | Jan 22, 2024 | briefs, Middle East | 0
What is Hamas? Founded in 1987 during the First Intifada (or Uprising), Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist political party and militant group, emerged as a response to perceived shortcomings in the Palestinian political landscape....
Read More(Updated) Iran-Backed Militias Challenging U.S. Troops in the Middle East
(Updated) Iran-Backed Militias Challenging U.S. Troops in the Middle East Between October 17 and December 31, 2023, more than 160 attacks have occurred in Iraq and Syria, resulting in at least 65 U.S. personnel and service...
Read MoreAnalysis of Hizballah Attacks
Analysis of Hizballah Attacks — November 1, 2023 — Hizballah, a Lebanon-based...
Read MoreAnalysis of Rocket Attacks to Israel and Worldwide
Analysis of Rocket Attacks to Israel and Worldwide Hamas launched more than 2,500 rockets, and...
Read MoreAnalysis of Hamas, the Palestine Islamic Jihad, and Terrorist Attacks on Israel
Analysis of Hamas, the Palestine Islamic Jihad, and Terrorist Attacks on Israel On October 7,...
Read MoreRecording Terror Incidents in the Israel, Gaza, and West Bank Region
Recording Terror Incidents in the Israel, Gaza, and West Bank Region Following Saturday’s...
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