Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Evan Blackwell

Why the Islamic State Lashes Out: Territorial Losses and Terrorist Attacks

From Orlando to Dhaka, Islamic State has increased terrorist attacks globally. Evan Blackwell discusses how the the loses in Islamic State’s territorial holdings has marked a shift in the group’s operational strategy to maintain its image of strength.

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The Caliphate’s Counterpunch: Did ISIS Shift Its Strategy with the Paris Attacks?

The Paris attacks were likely an attempt by ISIS to deter the West from targeting the caliphate, Evan Blackwell writes.

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The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend: Sectarianism and Security in Syria

While sectarianism has fueled Syria’s devastating civil war, Evan Blackwell explains that self-interest and security have also hardened divisions and prolonged the fighting.