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Havana Syndrome Revisited: Foreign Actors, Microwave Weapons, and the Attack on U.S. Institutions

A recent interim report by the House Permanent Select Subcommittee on the CIA suggests that a foreign adversary is "increasingly likely" responsible for the mysterious health incidents known as Havana…

December 17, 2024China, Havana Syndrome, Russia, USA

Terrorism

How the Islamic State Could Leverage Syria’s Political Transition

Syrian opposition forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) overran Syria’s main cities, including the capital, in less than two weeks, finally ending the brutal regime of President Bashar Al-Assad over the…

December 16, 2024ISIS, Syria

Geopolitics Intelligence ops Terrorism

Assessing Russia’s Strategic Gamble with Houthi Cooperation

Since the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel, the Houthi movement (Ansar Allah, or 'Partisans of God') has emerged as one of the most active and capable members of Iran's so-called 'Axis of…

December 6, 2024GRU, Houthis, Iran, Russia, Yemen

Governance National Security Terrorism

Who is the New Hezbollah’s leader Naim Qassem?

In a leadership transition amid the ongoing wars in Lebanon and Gaza, Hezbollah’s Shura Council elected Shia cleric Naim Qassem as its new Secretary-General. The appointment follows the assassination by Israel of former…

November 6, 2024Hezbollah, Iran, Israel, Lebanon

Geoeconomics Geopolitics Governance Terrorism

Analysis of the Taliban Regime’s resilience in 2024-2025

The Supreme Afghan Leader (Emir) Haibatullah Akhundzada has strengthened his grip to power, formulating new federal institutions functioning under his decree and implementing policies from his limited office in Kandahar. Under his…

October 16, 2024Afghanistan, China, Haqqani network, Iran, Russia, Taliban

Intelligence ops Terrorism

Russian intelligence is leveraging terrorists from international organizations to destabilize European countries.

The FSB (Federal Security Service) is recruiting assassins from Russian prisons, sending them abroad to participate in operations, including contract killings. For instance, the FSB’s 2nd Service (Service for the…

October 9, 2024FSB, Russia

Terrorism

Resilience of Hezbollah after Nasrallah’s assassination

Hezbollah suffered a severe blow when its secretary-general, Hassan Nasrallah, was assassinated in Beirut. The attack was the latest in Israel’s campaign to weaken the Shia movement’s rank and file. At…

October 3, 2024Hezbollah, Iran, Israel

National Security Terrorism

Kremlin bringing IS threat back to Europe

It is highly likely that an imitation will be launched of the Islamic State’s campaign to resume its operations across Europe. We expect terrorist attacks under the IS flag, which…

June 17, 2024ISIS, Russia

Terrorism

Inghimasi of the Islamic State are behind the attack on Crocus City Hall

The attack was conducted by Inghimasi (also called shahid and istishhadi, are forlorn hope or suicide attack shock troops utilized by several Sunni jihadist groups, such as the Islamic State of…

March 26, 2024ISIS, Russia

National Security Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops Terrorism

Russia will exploit Crocus mass shooting for large-scale psyop

Russia intends to use the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall to launch a psyop and a disinformation campaign targeting Ukraine and the United States. On March 22, the Crocus…

March 23, 2024Afghanistan, Crocus City Hall, Russia

Terrorism

Havana Syndrome Revisited: Foreign Actors, Microwave Weapons, and the Attack on U.S. Institutions

How the Islamic State Could Leverage Syria’s Political Transition

Assessing Russia’s Strategic Gamble with Houthi Cooperation

Who is the New Hezbollah’s leader Naim Qassem?

Analysis of the Taliban Regime’s resilience in 2024-2025

Russian intelligence is leveraging terrorists from international organizations to destabilize European countries.

Resilience of Hezbollah after Nasrallah’s assassination

Kremlin bringing IS threat back to Europe

Inghimasi of the Islamic State are behind the attack on Crocus City Hall

Russia will exploit Crocus mass shooting for large-scale psyop

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