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Recent Presentations
Spotlight on Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP): Ideology and Significance
Examining the terrorist threats within Pakistan.
Hezbollah’s Conduct Within the Overall Strategy of the Axis Resistance
Dr. Massaab Al-Aloosy explores the overall strategy of the Axis Resistance, focusing on Hezbollah.
What Is Hizballah?
Hizballah’s ideology is rooted in radical Shia Islam, particularly the concept of Wilayah al-Faqih (Guardianship of the Jurist), which grants supreme authority to a religious leader, similar to Iran. [button...
What Is the Houthis Movement?
The Houthi movement gained prominence during the Saada insurgency that began in 2004, marked by confrontations with Yemeni authorities and their Saudi Arabian allies. [button...
What Is the Islamic Resistance in Iraq?
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. [button...
Challenges Posed by Radicalized Children and Adolescents from the Jihadist Milieu
The Young Sahaba - Challenges Posed by Radicalized Children and Adolescents from the Jihadist Milieu Associate Professor Dr. Nina Käsehage is a religious scholar and historian. She is currently a fellow at the Goethe Academy for Early Career Researchers (GRADE) in the...
Recent Short Papers
Who Is al-Shabaab?
Al-Shabaab’s ideology, Salafi jihadism, is deeply entrenched in a radical interpretation of Sunni Islam. At its core is the fervent aspiration to institute an Islamic state in Somalia governed by a stringent application of Sharia, Islamic law based on the Quran....
What Is Hizballah?
Hizballah’s ideology is rooted in radical Shia Islam, particularly the concept of Wilayah al-Faqih (Guardianship of the Jurist), which grants supreme authority to a religious leader, similar to Iran. [button...
What Is the Houthis Movement?
The Houthi movement gained prominence during the Saada insurgency that began in 2004, marked by confrontations with Yemeni authorities and their Saudi Arabian allies. [button...
What Is the Islamic Resistance in Iraq?
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. [button...
What Is Hamas?
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. [button...
(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 members being wounded, one of which in...
The Growing Threat of UAVs: A Global Analysis
The Growing Threat of UAVs: A Global Analysis Commercial UAVs can be weaponized for destructive purposes, disrupting air traffic and public events, facilitating smuggling across borders and into prisons, and enabling surveillance for malign purposes. [button...
