Dhaka attack: How Bangladesh ignored threat of ISIS
The series of raids by Islamic State underlines how quickly its ideology has gained traction in Bangladesh.
"Bangladesh Launches Crackdown on Islamist Threat": TM
After months denying the existence of transnational jihadist groups on its soil in the face of a violent campaign against secular and progressive forces, Bangladeshi authorities appear to have woken up to the reality of extremist militancy.
"How Islamic State Gained Ground in India Using Indigenous Militant Networks": TM
A series of arrests this year in India has highlighted how India has been unable to escape its overtures as Islamic State (IS) continues its attempts to expand its geographical and online reach beyond Iraq and Syria.
Strengthening India’s External Intelligence Infrastructure: An Assessment
In absence of a national security strategy (NSS), the task of intelligence agencies in India has failed to be systemic. India’s intelligence infrastructure lacks a holistic view and very less effort has been put to reorganize intelligence infrastructure on the basis of contemporary threat perceptions. Without a strong security infrastructure country cannot eye towards becoming a regional power. Due to a rigid security system, India has a disparate intelligence mechanism in service. While little effort has gone towards synergizing all sources of intelligence and request dissemination in real time/ near real time basis. This paper attempts to outline a number of points, which would help to develop a more superior external intelligence infrastructure.
August 2016
"How Bangladesh Became Fertile Ground For Al-Qa`Ida And The Islamic State" CTC Sentinel, May 2016
Abstract: Despite government denials, Bangladesh has increasingly become fertile ground for al-Qa`ida and the Islamic State.
Popular Culture and Indo-Pak Narratives
It can well be stated that India-Pakistan relation holds considerable significance in South Asia although the two neighbors have a checkered history of disturbed bilateral relations.
Ocean Governance: 'Samudra Manthan' 2.0
Free for one in sovereign water and EEZ to free for all beyond EEZs both have depleted the Ocean by competing demands with increasing disputes among countries.
Pakistan’s Quest for Air Superiority Falters
The US Congress has recently taken a decision that inadvertently worked in favour of India. In an intrepid foreign policy decision, the Congress came down heavily on the offer made by Obama adminstration to Pakistan for sale of the state-of-art, all weather, and multi-role fighter defence equipment and refused to utilise American taxpayers’ money to fund the eight fighter jets to Pakistan.
Militant Leadership Monitor Profile: "Muhammad Shafi Armar: From Indian Mujahideen to Islamic State Recruiter"
Muhammad Shafi Armar: From Indian Mujahideen to Islamic State Recruiter
Animesh Roul ( Militant Leadership Monitor)
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