Balasubramaniyan Viswanathan

India Jihadi Groups Splinter as Rivalries Intensify

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The rivalry between Al Qaeda, Islamic State, and Lashkar-e-Taiba is intensifying on the Indian subcontinent.

Islamic State in India – Myth or Reality?

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The security services are playing catch-up in India as Islamic State changes tactics.

Coalition Faces a Different Kind of Challenge in Breaking ISIS Finances

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The resolve is there, but it won’t be easy for the international community to deprive Islamic State of the revenue flows it currently enjoys.

Crowdfunding: Islamic State’s Secret Financial Weapon

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Islamic State has benefited from high-volume, low-value transfers from donors who sometimes don’t even know that they’re funding the terrorist group.

The Revival of Jihad in Bangladesh: Is Islamic State at India’s Doorsteps?

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Islamic State is becoming more active in Bangladesh, with serious implications for India’s security.

Ansar-ut Tawhid: Seizing the Reins from Indian Mujahideen in India?

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India’s newest jihadi upstart is taking a page from Islamic State, and the security services should take note.

‘Super Terrorism’ in India: Fact or Fiction?

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Balasubramaniyan Viswanathan discuss the ongoing debate over whether there is a credible threat of nuclear, chemical, or biological terrorist attacks in India.

An Al Qaeda-Indian Mujahideen Alliance Spells Trouble for Pakistan

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An Al Qaeda-Indian Mujahideen alliance will hurt Pakistan’s foreign policy goals.

US-Iran Talks: India’s Current Account Deficit Hanging in the Balance

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Exploring what India stands to to lose from US-Iranian nuclear negotiations.

The Origins of the Maoist Movement in India

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The Geopoliticalmonitor's V.Balasubramaniyan explores the evolution and present composition of the Maoist movement in India. 

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