The Mali Offensive as a Turning Point: Between Operational Achievement and the Vision of a Global Caliphate in Al-Qaeda’s Discourse
The escalation of terrorism in the Sahel region—as evidenced in late April 2026 by the…
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The War in the Sahel at Europe’s Gates
Terrorism, human trafficking, migration, propaganda: the effects of the Sahel crisis extend far beyond Mali,…
Chaos in the Sahel: After Mali, is it Burkina Faso and Niger’s turn?
Together with the Tuaregs of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), the jihadists of JNIM (“Jamaat…
Mali in Trouble: Attack on Bamako and Kati Undermines Junta Security Narrative
On April 25, 2026, a number of military locations, including Kati, the capital Bamako, Modibo-Keïta/Sénou…
Hamas’s Psychological Warfare Against Local Militias and Collaborators in the Gaza Strip
Hamas’s Psychological Warfare Against Local Militias and Collaborators in the Gaza StripDownload Since the events…
From Missiles to Minds: Iran’s Influence-Driven War Strategy
Download Abstract This paper analyzes Iran’s operational strategy during the current conflict, arguing that Tehran…
Operational Integration of AI and Cyber: An Analysis of “Epic Fury / Roaring Lion”
The joint U.S. and Israeli operation “Epic Fury / Roaring Lion” (February 2026) signifies a…
Between Support and Aversion: The Egyptian and Syrian Muslim Brotherhood and Their Stance Toward Iran in the Context of the War with Israel and the United States
The war between the United States and Israel against Iran has exposed internal divisions within…
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