The Jihadist Wars

Growing domestic and cross-border violence is aggravating insecurity, undermining Taliban governance and complicating relations with Afghanistan's neighbors.

The crisis could aid al-Shabaab's recruitment efforts and, in turn, its ability to conduct more terrorist attacks against political leaders in the drought-stricken country.

How could the plot affect Lebanese security forces?

An abrupt exit of French troops from the African country and the wider region remains unlikely, though it can’t be ruled out.

The military takeover risks further eroding the security situation in the country’s north and triggering international sanctions that would damage its trade-reliant economy.

One of the Taliban's biggest security challenges in Afghanistan is the Islamic State Khorasan Province, or ISKP, which has been conducting a violent campaign against Taliban rule.

The Nov. 16 bombings mark a significant escalation in terrorist activity in Uganda.

In the short term, the Taliban victory will provide a significant propaganda victory for global jihadist groups; the long-term outlook for global jihadism is much less certain.

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended Stratfor articles from the week that was.

The Taliban's willingness and capacity to control transnational militants in Afghanistan will shape their desire for international recognition.