Graphics Jan 7, 2020 | 21:16 GMTJan 7, 2020
After departing Iraq in 2011, U.S. troops returned in 2014 to battle the Islamic State. They have remained even after the jihadist group's defeat.
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Podcasts Nov 27, 2019 | 17:00 GMTNov 27, 2019
In this episode, Stratfor's Fred Burton sits down with journalist Mike Giglio, who tells the story of the rise of ISIS' caliphate and the coalition that worked to disassemble it in his new book Shatter the Nations: ISIS and the War for the Caliphate.
Guidance Nov 8, 2019 | 20:21 GMTNov 8, 2019
More attacks could see Russian, Chinese, and U.S. security involvement -- and competition -- in the Central Asian country increase.
On Security Oct 29, 2019 | 09:00 GMTOct 29, 2019
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared the caliphate with the aim of bringing all the world's Muslims under his fold. He bequeaths, however, a legacy of depravity and a divided jihadist movement.
Snapshots Oct 27, 2019 | 13:46 GMTOct 27, 2019
Al-Baghdadi's death will not significantly weaken the wider capabilities of the Islamic State or its affiliates.
Assessments Oct 15, 2019 | 09:30 GMTOct 15, 2019
The army, faced with deteriorating morale, is pulling back to 'supercamps' and leaving civilians and aid organizations vulnerable.
Reflections Jul 22, 2019 | 09:30 GMTJul 22, 2019
The ongoing peace process has yielded a recent thaw in U.S.-Pakistani relations. But without an active conflict in Afghanistan, there will be little keeping Washington from turning toward more pressing issues in the region -- namely, stemming China's rise.
On Security Jul 9, 2019 | 09:00 GMTJul 9, 2019
One of two militants who carried out a suicide bombing attack on a Philippine military base last month was Filipino. Are Philippine jihadists on the cusp of embracing a tactic they have previously avoided?
On Security May 28, 2019 | 05:30 GMTMay 28, 2019
Arson attacks are far easier and cheaper to conduct than bombing attacks. Now, a new Islamic State initiator will contribute to the threat.
On Security May 7, 2019 | 15:46 GMTMay 7, 2019
The threat to houses of worship has long since moved beyond a few countries or even a few religions: It is a worldwide threat to churches, mosques, synagogues and more.
