Tag: Counterterrorism
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Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Crisis: Why This Flashpoint Could Shape South Asia
Introduction: A Quiet but Perilous Flashpoint Across the rugged frontier between Afghanistan and Pakistan, a simmering conflict threatens to redraw the security map of South Asia. While much international attention centers on India and Pakistan, the Afghanistan-Pakistan border area is where militant groups, cross-border movements, and competing state interests converge in ways that could destabilize…
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Hamas Future: Disarming Is a Fantasy, Ex-Mossad Chief Warns
Overview: A Veteran’s Warning on Hamas and the Road Ahead In a recent interview, Oded Ailam, the former head of Mossad’s Counterterrorism Division, sounded a stark note about the future of Hamas and the prospects for disarmament. While political leaders often debate strategies for stabilizing Gaza and securing regional peace, Ailam argues that disarming Hamas…
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Ex-Mossad Counterterrorism Chief Warns: Disarming Hamas Is Unrealistic, Expect More Conflict
Introduction: A Realistic Take on Hamas and Future Conflicts Oded Ailam, the former head of Mossad’s Counterterrorism Division, recently shared a stark assessment: disarming Hamas is not just difficult, it’s a fantasy under current political, regional, and operational conditions. In a Tuesday interview, Ailam argued that any lasting peace or permanent demobilization would require a…
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Ex-Mossad Chief Warns: Disarming Hamas Is a Fantasy, Not a Realistic Goal
Introduction: A Warning from Experience In a candid Tuesday interview, Oded Ailam, the former head of Mossad’s Counterterrorism Division, warned that the idea of disarming Hamas is a fantasy that should not guide Israeli strategic planning. Drawing on decades of field experience, Ailam suggested that while diplomacy and pressure are essential, a complete, enduring seizure…
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Shamima Begum’s Camp Future: What’s Next in Syria
Overview: A detained figure under mounting uncertainty Shamima Begum, once central to Britain’s most controversial terrorism case, remains detained in Syria as international attention intensifies on her future. After years of legal wrangling, debate over citizenship, and questions about repatriation, the camp where she is held has become a focal point for concerns about security,…
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What Shamima Begum’s Camp Future Means for Global Security
Introduction: A figure at the heart of a cascading security dilemma Shamima Begum, once described as Britain’s most infamous ISIS bride, has spent years in a precarious legal and humanitarian limbo inside a camp in northeast Syria. As international attention intensifies, her fate—whether she will face trial, repatriation, or a further detour in the maze…
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US Strikes ISIS Targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day: What We Know
Overview of the Christmas Day Strikes On Christmas Day, U.S. forces conducted airstrikes against Islamic State militants in the northwest region of Nigeria. The operation, confirmed by U.S. officials, targeted fighters accused of attacking civilians and killing Christians, according to statements from the Pentagon and regional observers. The strikes come amid a broader campaign against…
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ISIS in Nigeria: U.S. airstrikes target militants on Christmas Day
U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria on Christmas Day: What happened On Christmas Day, the United States carried out airstrikes in northwest Nigeria, targeting Islamic State (ISIS) militants. U.S. officials said the operation aimed at extremist fighters believed to be responsible for killing and attacking Christians in the region. The strikes mark a notable extension of U.S.…
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US Airstrikes Target ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas Day
Overview of the Strike On Christmas Day, the United States conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northwest Nigeria. The U.S. government stated that the operation targeted extremist fighters believed to be responsible for killing civilians, including Christians, in the region. The incident marks a continuation of Washington’s efforts to curb ISIS activity across…
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SAF 44 Legacy Reshapes PNP Leadership Under Nartatez
SAF 44’s Legacy and the Shift in PNP Leadership The deaths of the 44 members of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (SAF) in the Mamasapano operation became a defining moment for the Philippine National Police (PNP). As the organization contends with the difficult realities of counterterrorism and civilian security, the legacy of SAF 44…