China's arms exports decline amid quality problems

Security 2024-07-22

China's arms exports decline amid quality problems

The reputation of Chinese equipment has suffered in recent years following numerous documented equipment failures and malfunctions.

Counterterrorism efforts still vital amid ISIS attacks in Syrian desert

Security 2024-07-22

Counterterrorism efforts still vital amid ISIS attacks in Syrian desert

With ISIS carrying out regular attacks in eastern Syria, counterterrorism operations are more important than ever, local residents say.

Weapons smuggled to Houthis show stark similarities with Iranian missile systems

Security 2024-07-19

Weapons smuggled to Houthis show stark similarities with Iranian missile systems

By arming the Houthis, Iran's IRGC is taking resources away from the Iranian people, fueling Yemen's humanitarian crisis and fomenting regional insecurity.

With partner nations, anti-ISIS coalition wards off extremist resurgence

Security 2024-07-19

With partner nations, anti-ISIS coalition wards off extremist resurgence

Members of the US-led coalition have contributed more than $20 billion to stabilization assistance, de-mining capabilities, economic support and humanitarian aid in Iraq and Syria since 2014.

Al-Qaeda raises its head in southern Yemen, with Houthis' support

Security 2024-07-18

Al-Qaeda raises its head in southern Yemen, with Houthis' support

Despite their many differences, both groups seek to wield power in the southern provinces where al-Qaeda once terrorized the population.

Egypt holds the line as extremist groups spread in Africa

Security 2024-07-17

Egypt holds the line as extremist groups spread in Africa

As groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS proliferate in Africa, aided by insecurity and porous borders, Egyptian forces are keeping them in check.

ISIS water-poisoning plot shows need for continued vigilance

Security 2024-07-17

ISIS water-poisoning plot shows need for continued vigilance

Baghdad Operations Command intelligence has warned that ISIS has been plotting to contaminate the water supply in the Iraqi capital.

After ISIS defeat, international coalition keeps up the fight

Security 2024-07-15

After ISIS defeat, international coalition keeps up the fight

Since vanquishing ISIS in Iraq and Syria, the coalition has worked to keep the group in check and to shut down its propaganda networks.

Burgeoning illicit drug industry funds Iranian militias in eastern Syria

Security 2024-07-15

Burgeoning illicit drug industry funds Iranian militias in eastern Syria

Iran-aligned militias have set up primitive drug factories and warehouses in eastern Syria to finance their operations.

Fight against electronic terrorism accelerates as groups try to stake out new turf

Security 2024-07-14

Fight against electronic terrorism accelerates as groups try to stake out new turf

Extremist groups have stepped up their online presence as they jockey for position and try to regroup following losses on the ground.