Summits between Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt Signal a New Regional Bloc
Full support was declared for Iraqi efforts to rebuild the state and help displaced people after their towns were captured by the ISIS (Daesh) terrorist group.
Libya Renews its Ties in the Maghreb: Continuation, Not Departure
Besides being the closest major theatre of operations, Libya also served as a launching pad for attacks like that of Daesh attack on the border town of Ben Guerdane, allegedly motivated by an air attack on its training base.
Intifada 3.0: Trick or Treat?
led international coalition’s Operation Inherent Resolve, to defeat the Daesh terror group.
Iraq Assassinations Prove There Is No Room for Anti-Iran Dissent
While the protest movements in Iraq were primarily Sunni-led until the rise of the Daesh terror group in 2014 (itself a consequence of sectarian Shia Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s violent suppression of protests), since Daesh’s defeat and the recapture of Mosul in 2017, most demonstrations have been led by the Shia.
European Foreign Fighters and Their Children Are in Limbo
Some have joined different jihadist or militant opposition groups such as Jabhat al-Nusra and Daesh (ISIS), while others in Northern Syria are fighting in the ranks of the YPG, the Syrian branch of the PKK terror group.
A Road Map to End Yemen’s War: An Interview with Abdul Galil Shaif
If geographic areas in Yemen end up ungoverned, Al Qaeda, Daesh (ISIS), and other forms of extremists may fill that vacuum.
Talks between Saudis and Iranians: Facts Speak Louder than Words
Iran sees the wars in the region as a conspiracy to curb its influence in the Middle East, and as a result, believes that groups such as Daesh (ISIS) and Jabhat al-Nusra were formed by Saudi Arabia and its regional and international allies.
France’s Endless War in the Sahel
Groups such as Boko Haram and Daesh (ISIS) are active in these countries.
Meetings Between Iraq, Egypt, and Jordan will Amount to Little
Read: The Troubling Legacy of the Sykes-Picot: A Century-Old Chaos in the Arab Middle EastFurther, Iraq’s inherent instability and insecurity means that Egyptian workers will be ripe targets for terrorist organizations, whether groups like Daesh or even state-sanctioned groups like Kataeb Hezbollah, Badr Organization, and countless other Shia jihadist groups loyal to Iran.
Syria’s Tribal Politics Critical to the Country’s Future
When Daesh emerged on the scene, Arab tribes were the first target for both the Assad regime and Daesh.
Brett McGurk: The Epitome of the Democrats’ Middle East Policy
While Washington has used the group to combat Daesh (ISIS) in northeast Syria, Ankara has expressed concern due to the group’s status as the Syrian arm of the PKK, a designated terror group by both the U.
The Pope’s Visit to Iraq: How the KRG Tainted Its Message of Hope
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The final goal of the trip was to bring comfort to Iraqis and especially to the Christians among them who have suffered from harsh persecution and destruction at the hands of Daesh (ISIS).
Suicide Bombings in Iraq: A Return to Security Chaos?
aesh (ISIS) violence has returned to Iraq and has started yet again to threaten the country’s stability.
What Is China’s Endgame in Northern Iraq?
Considering it was the time when Daesh (ISIS) was at the peak of its strength in Iraq, Beijing’s move meant China had a number of strategically important plans in Iraqi Kurdistan.
The PKK Is the Wrong Horse to Back in the Middle East
While security forces occasionally combat these criminal activities, it is clear that they do not receive the same urgency as they would if they were conducted by Daesh/ISIS.
Why are Iraq’s Politicians Worried about A Dead Dictator’s Daughter?
VIDEO: Exclusive interview with Raghad Saddam Hussein
Iran’s stooges fear any alternative to their rule
But, of course, Raghad’s interviews also come at a time when the political power players in Baghdad are facing their most significant threat since the forces of the so-called Islamic State, or Daesh, almost captured the Iraqi capital in 2014.
Anti-Turkey Cartoon by Geert Wilders Has a Backstory in the Netherlands
On the same evening, Wilders published a cartoon on Twitter illustrating half of President Erdoğan’s face on a Turkish flag and the other half on the banner of DAESH (ISIS) with the word “terrorist” written on it.
How Do the Gulf Countries View the PKK?
partner in the fight against DAESH (ISIS) in Syria and as such received generous financial and military support from the U.
Islamism in the Aftermath of the Arab Spring
The excessive violence in Egypt and Algeria led to a split of the movement: a mainstream approach to take over the state peacefully through the electoral process, and a minority trend supporting Al-Qaida and Daesh.
Living as Muslim in New Zealand after the Christchurch Mosque Attacks: An Interview with Anjum Rahman
First of all, there was the rise of DAESH (ISIS) and the circulation of violent videos across the media.
