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Recent Presentations
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...
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...
Conventional Insurgents: Understanding al-Shabaab’s Mass Attacks against African Union Bases in Somalia
Paul D. Williams of the Elliott School explores al-Shabaab’s efforts in Somalia.
Wagner Hybrid & Conventional Warfare
Gian Luca Capovin of Janes joins the Speaker Series to discuss Wagner Group’s evolution in Africa and Ukraine.
The Survival and Evolution of Islamic State Khorasan
Dr. Amira Jadoon and Andrew Mines discuss a new book and insights on Islamic State Khorasan.
Recent Short Papers
(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...
Analysis of Hizballah Attacks
Analysis of Hizballah Attacks — November 1, 2023 — Hizballah, a Lebanon-based political party, military organization, and terrorist group, is a significant partner in the "axis of resistance." Hizballah has a strategic alliance with Iran, provides support...
Analysis of Rocket Attacks to Israel and Worldwide
Analysis of Rocket Attacks to Israel and Worldwide Hamas launched more than 2,500 rockets, and thousands of its militants stormed into Israel using paragliders, motorbikes, and various other vehicles, on October 7, 2023. The attack overwhelmed Israeli defenses,...
Analysis 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, 2023, Hamas militants launched an attack in Israel, unprecedented in its logistics, resulting in the tragic loss of more than 1,400 lives, including civilians, women, and...
Recording Terror Incidents in the Israel, Gaza, and West Bank Region
Recording Terror Incidents in the Israel, Gaza, and West Bank Region Following Saturday’s cross-border attacks by Hamas from Gaza into Israeli territory—unprecedented in scope, from a designated terror group assaulting Israel—GTTAC conducted a deeper review of our...
