Islamic State threat in west Syria growing: US commander
The top U.S. commander for the Middle East is warning that elements of the Islamic State group are working to rebuild in western Syria, where the U.S. has little visibility or presence.
In Depth
How US “Caesar Act” Will Affect the Situation in Syria and Moscow’s Policy
Sanctions against Syria could also provide Moscow with new tools for expanding its presence in Syria. The Syrian settlement could also become an area for selective engagement between Russia and the EU.
Bangladesh’s changing religious landscape
The rise of radicalism has made a dent on the secular fabric of society
Sri Lanka’s new government faces foreign-policy balancing act
Implementing key constitutional changes, reviving Sri Lanka’s economy and managing the country’s relations with major powers will be important policy priorities for the Sri Lanka People’s Party following its landslide election victory.
Six years after genocide, Yazidi community still waiting for justice
Six years after ISIL launched a genocidal campaign against the Yazidi religious minority in Iraq, the international community must live up to its promise to deliver justice, survivor and Nobel Peace Laureate Nadia Murad told a virtual event on Monday marking the anniversary.
Covid-19 pandemic creating largest disruption in education, UN warns
The UN estimates that the pandemic has affected more than one billion students worldwide.
Afghanistan: UN urges parties to prioritize protection of civilians and start talks
Women and children continue to be disproportionately affected by the direct and indirect impacts of the armed conflict, comprising more than 40 per cent of the total civilian casualties. During the first six months of the year, the armed conflict caused 397 women casualties and 1,067 child casualties.
The Turkish Military Operation in Northern Iraq: Goals and Dimensions
The same geopolitical considerations that the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeks to achieve in Syria and Libya fit into the context of the recent military operation in northern Iraq
Thousands of Pakistani militants in Afghanistan: UN Report
Most of the militants belonged to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP), that is responsible for attacks on Pakistani military and civilian targets
ISIS Reaps Gains From the Pakistan-India Rivalry in Afghanistan
Reports indicate that ISIS is rapidly gaining recruits from India and Pakistan for its Afghanistan and Central Asia operations. The emerging threat in this regard would require close counterterrorism cooperation between Islamabad and New Delhi if the group is to be successfully defeated in Afghanistan.