Among the array of activities that help analysts map al-Qa’ida’s international network while dually building understandings of key sources of support for the Global Jihad movement, following the money is crucial. ... - Read more...
When Turkey first returned fire to ISIS in the area of Çobanbey/al-Ra’i on January 28, 2014 it was reported that the Turks were responding to breaches of Turkish territory by ISIS. ... A different perspective on what occurred than is found in many press reports was provided by a British ISIS fighter who died a few days later. - Read more...
Spillover in Turkey from multiple ongoing wars in Syria continues to grow. ... - Read more...
Within the next 24-hours, the leader of the UK-based al-Magreze Centre for Historical Studies will host online an interview with al-Qa’ida emir Ayman al-Zawahiri, during which al-Zawahiri will reportedly discuss Syria-related concerns. ... - Read more...
In 2008, a group of Muslims in Hamburg began discussing support for their fellow Muslims in need and emigrating to wage jihad. Now known as the “Hamburg travel group,” it is assessed the group consisted of eight jihadis. ... - Read more...
On 23 February 1998, the day that Usama bin Laden again publicly declared war on the United States with the release of a fatwa urging jihad against “Jews and Crusaders,” CIA circulated a memorandum ... - Read more...
While looking for the Spring 2014 edition of Inspire magazine featuring “An Interview with Obama” and instructions for the manufacture of car bombs, one thing became quite clear: Although they are creative, the technical capabilities of those now managing the production of AQAP’s English-language jihadi e-zine may not be all that high. ... - Read more...
America’s top intelligence officials recently advised members of the United States Senate that al-Qa’ida’s newest affiliate, Jabhat al-Nusrah, is likely preparing jihadis to attack US interests. Given such, with respect to the State Department’s treatment of this terrorist group, prudence welcomes greater accuracy... - Read more...
“I have no problem with telling my story and answering your questions … You will hear things of al-Qa’ida that you never imagined,” al-Qa’ida cleric Suleiman Abu Ghaith advised FBI special agents as he waived his Miranda Rights ... - Read more...
Last week, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain decided to recall their ambassadors from Doha. According to the three countries, fellow Gulf Cooperation Council member Qatar has threatened the stability and security of the region. ... - Read more...