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Russia turns to Taliban as anti-terror ally amid rising ISIS-K threat

Russia turns to Taliban as anti-terror ally amid rising ISIS-K threat

Almost a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin referred to Afghanistan’s Taliban as an “ally” against terrorism, Moscow has removed a two-decade-long ban on the group. This move seeks to…
Russia turns to Taliban as anti-terror ally amid rising ISIS-K threat

Russia turns to Taliban as anti-terror ally amid rising ISIS-K threat

Almost a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin referred to Afghanistan’s Taliban as an “ally” against terrorism, Moscow has removed a two-decade-long ban on the group. This move seeks to…
Somali forces airstrikes, backed by AFRICOM, Kill 12 Al-Shabaab fighters 

Somali forces airstrikes, backed by AFRICOM, Kill 12 Al-Shabaab fighters 

A Somali air raid killed 12 al Shabaab fighters in central Somalia and another 35 Islamists were killed by troops…
Kashmir’s fragile peace shattered by militants killing 25 tourists in Pahalgam

Kashmir’s fragile peace shattered by militants killing 25 tourists in Pahalgam

Twenty-six people were killed and 17 injured when suspected militants ambushed tourists in India’s Jammu and Kashmir state, police said…
How a drone interception fueled tensions between Mali & Algeria

How a drone interception fueled tensions between Mali & Algeria

An entirely different conflict unfolds in Tin Zaouatine, a desert area in Mali’s north-easternmost corner. The same area that had…
Jihadist threat redefines border areas of Niger, Nigeria, and Benin

Jihadist threat redefines border areas of Niger, Nigeria, and Benin

Jihadist group violent campaigns connected to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State are transforming security dynamics along Niger, Nigeria, and Benin…
Fighting continues as Somali forces clash with Al-Shabaab

Fighting continues as Somali forces clash with Al-Shabaab

Al-Shabaab fighters have taken over the strategic town of Aadan Yabaal in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region after a dawn attack…

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UAE-Israel joint arms manufacturing and impact on regional security

UAE-Israel joint arms manufacturing and impact on regional security

The Tactics Institute for Security and Counter Terrorism hosted a noteworthy event titled “UAE-Israel joint arms manufacturing and impact on…
Italian Parliamentarian discuss ending arms export to UAE and KSA

Italian Parliamentarian discuss ending arms export to UAE and KSA

Tactics Institute For Security and Counter Terrorism organized a seminar at the Italian Parliament, the Senate House in partnership with…
Webinar: The UAE: A Reliable U.S. Ally?

Webinar: The UAE: A Reliable U.S. Ally?

Webinar: The UAE: A Reliable U.S. Ally? The United Arab Emirates has historically been one of the United States’ foremost…

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