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When Cubs Become Lions: The Future of ISIS Child Soldiers
It’s summertime in Raqqa, but rather than learning arts and crafts or singing campfire songs, children at the Farouq Academy for Cubs—an indoctrination and training center run by the Islamic State—are bu... -
Ending the Middle East’s Civil Wars
If the United States and the international community do not act decisively to address the larger problems of the Middle East—particularly the destabilizing effects of multiple civil wars—then these civil... -
The Lawfare Podcast: Senator Tim Kaine on the One Year Anniversary of the War with ISIS
The war with the Islamic State turns one today, and yet we still have no authorization for the use of force against the group. -
Perspectives on Terrorism Releases New Issue on ISIS
The academic journal Perspectives on Terrorism has released its latest issue, which focuses on the rise of ISIS. With features from a host of jihadist and terrorism experts, including Lawfare contributor... -
ISIS, the Taliban, and the 2001 AUMF
The recent confirmation of Mullah Omar’s death has led to a great deal of discussion on a variety of regional issues: what does the Taliban’s loss of Omar mean for the future of the organization? For the... -
Jihadology Podcast: 'Boko Haram' Transitions to The Islamic State in West Africa with Jacob Zenn
In this episode Aaron talks to Jacob Zenn about the group commonly referred to as Boko Haram. They covered a variety of topics including: -
The Limits of Counterterrorism
Using counterterrorism as a lens for seeing the Middle East, as the Obama administration so often does, has helped the United States achieve several important successes against the Al Qaeda core and avoi... -
Statement from Ahrar al-Sham: "Condolences on the Death of Mullah Omar"
Click here for the original content. -- بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ God says: -
Statement from the Taliban: "Appointing a New Leader”
Click here for the original content. -- الحمدلله رب العلمین والصلوة والسلام علی رسوله محمد و علی آله وأصحابه أجمعین و بعد Our Muslim Brothers! -
Statement from the Taliban: “Announcing the Death of the Leader of the Faithful Mullah Omar”
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Jihadology Podcast: Emergency Pod: The Death of Mullah Omar and Its Implications with J.M. Berger
In this emergency podcast Aaron talks to J.M. Berger about the confirmed death of Mullah Omar. They covered a variety of topics related to his death and what it could mean for the broader Islamic State -... -
Ayman al-Zawahiri’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Ayman al-Zawahiri is having a bad day.
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