The Islamic State Threat in Taliban Afghanistan: Tracing the Resurgence of Islamic State Khorasan – Combating Terrorism Center at West Point

The Islamic State Threat in Taliban Afghanistan: Tracing the Resurgence of Islamic State Khorasan – Combating Terrorism Center at West Point

Abstract: Although the Islamic State’s official affiliate in Afghanistan, Islamic State Khorasan (ISK), first emerged as a threat in 2015, its global notoriety was heightened when it struck the Kabul airport during the Taliban takeover of the city in August 2021, leading to questions about the future stability of the country and the Taliban’s ability to … Continued

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