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The Palestinian Arena in the Shadow of the Iran-Israel Crisis
The crisis has given the United States, Israel, and their partners a unique opportunity to build an international coalition against Iran and show the Palestinians that the “resistance” camp is not their only viable path.
Apr 25, 2024
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Neomi Neumann
Devorah Margolin
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Risks and Opportunities in the Post-April 13 Middle East
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
Five Years After the Caliphate, Too Much Remains the Same in Northeast Syria
Islamic State fighters and affiliates detained there remain a regional threat that the international community must resolve in order to prevent a future resurgence.
Mar 19, 2024
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Devorah Margolin
Camille Jablonski
Articles & Testimony
The Road to October 7: Hamas’ Long Game, Clarified
An in-depth look at the group’s post-2007 activities confirms that it was steadily preparing the ground (and the population) for war while lulling foreign officials into awaiting a moderation that would never come.
Oct-Nov 2023
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Devorah Margolin
Matthew Levitt
Video
Brief Analysis
Iranian Escalation in Iraq and Syria: Implications and U.S. Options
Four experts discuss what Washington can do about the latest spike in militia attacks against U.S. bases and local partners—even as they try to sustain the counterterrorism mission against the Islamic State.
Nov 17, 2023
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Michael Knights
Wladimir van Wilgenburg
Devorah Margolin
Andrew J. Tabler
Articles & Testimony
What Is Hamas’ Hostage Endgame?
The group seems intent on using its many remaining captives to increase international pressure on Israel and compel mass prisoner exchanges, though it may hesitate to take steps that would further harm its public image.
Nov 7, 2023
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Devorah Margolin
Brief Analysis
ICCT Interview on Hamas
A conversation on the group’s strategic pivot, internal debates, hostage calculations, postwar prospects, and more.
Nov 8, 2023
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Devorah Margolin
Articles & Testimony
A Major Pivot in Hamas Strategy
Given its willingness to dramatically change targets and tactics, the group likely aims to halt the recent advance of Arab-Israeli normalization and rouse other actors into joining the fight.
Oct 16, 2023
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Devorah Margolin
Articles & Testimony
The Agency and Roles of Foreign Women in ISIS
An in-depth study on how authorities can pursue justice for victims of ISIS atrocities while simultaneously addressing rehabilitation, reintegration, and the broader aim of redirecting women away from supporting such groups.
Aug 2023
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Devorah Margolin
Joana Cook
Articles & Testimony
The Islamic State’s Shadow Governance in Eastern Syria Since the Fall of Baghuz
Given the group’s multileveled efforts to exert local authority, it could resurge quickly into full territorial control if the coalition pulls back too soon.
Sep 22, 2023
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Devorah Margolin
Articles & Testimony
Trends in the Return and Prosecution of ISIS Foreign Terrorist Fighters in the United States
An in-depth update on Washington's complicated but crucial efforts to repatriate fighters and their families from northeast Syria and other hotspots.
Aug 29, 2023
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Tanya Mehra
Merlina Herbach
Devorah Margolin
Austin Doctor
Video
Articles & Testimony
The Problem with al-Hol: The Future for ISIS-Affiliated Families
Watch this video explainer detailing the challenges arising from the tens of thousands of foreign detainees awaiting repatriation in Syrian camps.
Jul 18, 2023
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Devorah Margolin
Brief Analysis
The Future of Repatriation from Northeast Syria
From potential SDF trials to Assad’s steady normalization, the widening number of “known unknowns” has increased the urgency of taking action on Islamic State detainees.
Jun 26, 2023
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Devorah Margolin
Video
Brief Analysis
What to Do With Families of Islamic State Foreign Fighters
Backed by hard data, on-the-ground observations, and best practices, three experts explore the thorny question of repatriating the children and spouses of imprisoned jihadists.
Jun 5, 2023
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Martyn Warr
Austin Doctor
Devorah Margolin
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Counterterrorism Lecture Series
Brief Analysis
Countering “ISIS at Large” in Syria
Examining CENTCOM’s mix of unilateral and partnered operations against senior ISIS officials in Syria provides useful insights into the group’s current capabilities and the focus of U.S. attention in the region.
Apr 27, 2023
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Devorah Margolin
Articles & Testimony
Reintegration of Foreign Terrorist Fighter Families: A Framework of Best Practices for the U.S.
An in-depth report that draws on case study investigations, scholarly analyses, and interviews with practitioners and stakeholders to propose a new framework for reintegrating the families of foreign fighters who supported the Islamic State.
Mar 2023
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Devorah Margolin
Brief Analysis
The Islamic State in 2023: Threat Levels and Repatriation Questions
The latest UN report on the terrorist organization highlights the need for more progress on addressing repatriation challenges, new financing methods, weapons proliferation, and threats to African stability, among other issues.
Feb 15, 2023
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Devorah Margolin
Articles & Testimony
Repeating the Past or Following Precedent? Contextualising the Taliban 2.0’s Governance of Women
A twenty-first-century return to the group’s past gender apartheid is a distinct possibility, potentially threatening Afghan women’s rights, the survival of vulnerable ethnic groups, and the country’s broader security and prosperity.
Jan 12, 2023
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Gina Vale
Devorah Margolin
Farkhondeh Akbari
Brief Analysis
Hamas at 35
A look back at the group’s track record and unchanging core ideology shows why its gestures toward democracy and inclusivity should not be mistaken for true moderation.
Dec 21, 2022
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Devorah Margolin
Brief Analysis
Detention Facilities in Syria, Iraq Remain Vulnerable to Islamic State Attacks
An attempted suicide operation against al-Hawl camp highlights the ongoing risks posed by indefinite detention of foreigners associated with IS.
Sep 29, 2022
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Devorah Margolin
Video
Brief Analysis
The Islamic State in Syria: What's Next?
Three leading scholars assess the group’s status and ambitions following the death of its leader, and discuss how to handle the numerous potential supporters still residing in Syrian camps.
Nov 1, 2019
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Devorah Margolin
Amarnath Amarasingam
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Counterterrorism Lecture Series