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The Jihadi Threat: ISIS, Al Qaeda and Beyond
Although the two groups remain rivals, their activities in the Middle East and abroad have complementary effects, whether in the form of recruiting disillusioned youths, undermining the regional state system, normalizing support for violent jihad, or other threatening developments.
Dec 12, 2016
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Dec 7, 2016
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
The Islamic State's Views on Homosexuality
The group's public executions of gay men are part of a deliberate moral policing campaign, one aimed at showing supporters and enemies alike that it means to enforce its narrow, atavistic view of Islamic law wherever it can.
Jun 14, 2016
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Jacob Olidort
Brief Analysis
Mar 19, 2016
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Articles & Testimony
Filtering the Islamic State's Meta-Narratives: From Global to Local
The following is an excerpt from Aaron Zelin's contribution to the Carter Center report Countering Daesh Propaganda: Action-Oriented Research for Practical Policy Outcomes . To read his full chapter, download the PDF. The Islamic State provides an unprecedented amount of documentation on its own nature and the messages it hopes
Feb 27, 2016
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Articles & Testimony
Is ISIS Good at Governing?
The establishment of jihadi governance projects is becoming the new normal as ISIS and al-Qaida learn from past mistakes, but the long-term sustainability of these efforts remains unclear.
Feb 9, 2016
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Aaron Y. Zelin
In-Depth Reports
The Islamic State's Territorial Methodology
In this new study, jihadi expert Aaron Y. Zelin provides a framework for understanding how the Islamic State goes from no control to full consolidation of control in a particular area. Three case studies show how this framework plays out ...
Jan 15, 2016
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Jan 12, 2016
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Video
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The Islamic State: New Inside Views
Three experts discuss what polls conducted inside the group's territory tell us about its political strength, ability to govern, and appeal beyond Iraq and Syria.
Dec 17, 2015
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Munqith Dagher
Aaron Y. Zelin
David Pollock
Articles & Testimony
The Islamic State in Southern Syria
Compared to where it was a year ago, the group is far stronger in the south and is gaining steam even as it faces large-scale military campaigns against its forces in the north.
Dec 15, 2015
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Oula A. Alrifai
Brief Analysis
Dec 12, 2015
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Articles & Testimony
The Decline in Islamic State Media Output
The group's much-vaunted media machine seems to have slowed down over the past half year, suggesting that military efforts against its forces are taking a toll.
Dec 4, 2015
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Nov 16, 2015
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Targeting Europe's Refugees Is Not the Answer
Refugee-baiters and their proposed policies will only further undermine future European security.
Nov 16, 2015
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
The Rise of ISIS: 'Remaining and Expanding'
Read or an in-depth conversation on the fifteen-year history of ISIS and its predecessor groups, and the potential future of the so-called 'Islamic State,' with three leading scholars of jihadist terrorism.
Nov 12, 2015
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Joby Warrick
Will McCants
Aaron Y. Zelin
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Counterterrorism Lecture Series
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How Is the War Against the Islamic State Going? 10 Expert Opinions
In a recent compilation, two Institute fellows shared their views on the situation in Iraq. Read the full set of remarks on the Musings on Iraq website. Michael Knights Speaking just about Iraq, which is clearly only one segment of the broader war, any assessment of the current level of
Aug 20, 2015
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Michael Knights
Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Aug 15, 2015
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Articles & Testimony
Picture or It Didn't Happen: A Snapshot of the Islamic State's Official Media Output
The group produces much more than execution videos, and examining its propaganda on topics such as military affairs, governance, preaching, and moral policing is key to understanding why individuals spread its message or join its ranks.
Aug 7, 2015
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
The Islamic State's Burgeoning Capital in Sirte, Libya
Although ISL lost in Darnah, it has emerged even stronger in Sirte by building on existing jihadist networks in the area and ramping up its state-building activities.
Aug 6, 2015
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Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Aug 5, 2015
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Aaron Y. Zelin
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