Security forces inspect the site of a blast at a mosque in Kohat, Pakistan, on Sept. 18, 2026. Hussain Ali/Anadolu via Getty Images

Mosque attack highlights evolving extremism landscape that has brought Pakistan‑Afghanistan ties to crisis point

Convergence and competition between militant groups has spurred violence. Meanwhile, Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorists.
The aftermath of an attack by Baloch separatists in Quetta, Pakistan, on Feb. 1, 2026. Banaras Khan/AFP via Getty Images

Baloch insurgency: Suicide bombs and uptick in violence threaten Pakistan, regional security

A long-running insurgency has recently flared up again in Pakistan’s restive southwest province – complicated by instability in Iran and resource interest by the US.
A suicide attack in early March 2023 killed a Taliban governor in his office and two other victims. Atif Aryan/AFP via Getty Images)

A string of assassinations in Afghanistan point to ISIS‑K resurgence – and US officials warn of possible attacks on American interests in next 6 months

ISIS-K’s recent killings of Taliban brass are part of the extremist group’s long-term strategy. Will Taliban leaders contain the resurgence of violence?
The rubble after the raid on Islamic State group leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi. AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed

Islamic State leader killed in US raid – where does this leave the terrorist group?

Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi had led the terrorist group since 2019. His death may lead to uncertainty over who will replace him but may not signal the group’s demise.
Des corps sont déchargés d’une camionnette à l’extérieur d’un hôpital après l’attentat qui a tué une centaine de personnes à l’extérieur de l’aéroport de Kaboul, le 26 août 2021. L’attaque a été revendiquée par l’État islamique au Khorassan. Wakil Kohsar/AFP

Qu’est‑ce que l’État islamique au Khorassan, qui a revendiqué l’attentat de l’aéroport de Kaboul ?

Deux experts présentent l’État islamique au Khorassan, la branche afghane de Daech, active depuis plusieurs années, qui a revendiqué le sanglant attentat commis le 26 août devant l’aéroport de Kaboul.
El ISIS-K, afiliado al grupo Estado Islámico, ha reivindicado la autoría del atentado de Kabul. Wakil Kohsar/AFP/Getty Images

¿Qué es el ISIS‑K?

Se trata de uno de las cuatro organizaciones terroristas más mortíferas del mundo y, tras un largo período de crisis, reaparece ahora para intentar demostrar que los talibanes afganos son incapaces de proporcionar seguridad a la población.
ISIS-K, an affiliate of the Islamic State group, has claimed responsibility for the Kabul terrorist attack. Wakil Kohsar/AFP/Getty Images

What is ISIS‑K? Two terrorism experts on the group behind the deadly Kabul airport attack and its rivalry with the Taliban

An attack on the Kabul airport has left scores dead and many more injured. Two terrorism scholars explain who the group thought responsible is, and how big of a threat is it.

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