Assessments Oct 3, 2018 | 09:30 GMTOct 3, 2018
The declining intensity of night lights from 2012 to 2016 in certain areas of the Levant reveals the degree that the region's conflicts have shifted populations and destroyed infrastructure.
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On Security Aug 28, 2018 | 09:00 GMTAug 28, 2018
While attacks with a high death toll grab attention, fatality figures tell only a portion of the story.
By Ben West
Snapshots Aug 20, 2018 | 20:58 GMTAug 20, 2018
While militants in the northern part of the region have previously threatened Russia proper's main population centers, the threat in the Caucasus still appears contained.
On Security Aug 7, 2018 | 09:00 GMTAug 7, 2018
With Russian support, the government has been able to keep a lid on simmering militancy, but poverty and a growing youth population could increase the threat from radicalization.
On Security Jun 5, 2018 | 07:00 GMTJun 5, 2018
For some jihadists, the path from petty criminal to extremist winds through the penitentiary. And in the next few years, many will be returning to society.
Assessments Jun 4, 2018 | 09:00 GMTJun 4, 2018
France is again pushing the North African country toward unity through the ballot box, but the deep divisions that have killed previous initiatives are likely to flatten this one as well.
On Security May 22, 2018 | 07:00 GMTMay 22, 2018
Over the course of nine days, terrorists have launched about a half-dozen attacks on police and churches. One bright spot in this mayhem: The attacks have been crude and poorly planned, limiting casualties.
Assessments May 15, 2018 | 08:00 GMTMay 15, 2018
For the vast majority of practicing Muslims, Ramadan is a peaceful, spiritual affair. However, some jihadists will use the month of fasting as an excuse to plan and execute violent acts.
Assessments Mar 28, 2018 | 20:43 GMTMar 28, 2018
After Baghdad deployed troops to the northwestern Iraqi town, Ankara is standing down in its threat to launch an offensive there. But Baghdad's moves won't deter the Turkish government from its quest to combat the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in and beyond its borders.
Assessments Mar 8, 2018 | 12:28 GMTMar 8, 2018
The rise of the Islamic State in Afghanistan is giving Tehran another reason to offer surreptitious support for the insurgent group.
