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Recent Presentations
GTTAC SnapShot: Iran-Backed Terrorism Militia Groups Fuel Escalation in the Middle East
Iran-Backed Terrorism Militia Groups Fuel Escalation in the Middle East GTTAC Snapshot, August 26, 2024 Author: Arastoo Jahanafrooz In the...
The Taliban’s Consolidating, Evolving Rule in Afghanistan
GTTAC presenters Andrew Watkins and Haroun Rahimi share the latest intelligence on current Taliban operations in Afghanistan.
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 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...
Recent Short Papers
What Is Hizballah? (Updated October 2024)
GTTAC Series: What Is Hizballah? Contributing Authors: Eoin B. Healy, Ph.D. and Suat Cubukcu, Ph.D. Origins Hizballah’s birth can be traced back to the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982, which was in response to repeated Palestine Liberation Organization attacks...
January 2024 Terrorist Incidents
Terrorist Incidents with Highest Number of Casualties in January 2024 Author: Sami Msadek January 2024 witnessed a series of devastating terrorist attacks across various countries, primarily affecting regions in Africa and the Middle East. These incidents, which...
GTTAC SnapShot: Iran-Backed Terrorism Militia Groups Fuel Escalation in the Middle East
Iran-Backed Terrorism Militia Groups Fuel Escalation in the Middle East GTTAC Snapshot, August 26, 2024 Author: Arastoo Jahanafrooz In the...
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 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...
