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AQ and Islamic State Ramp Up Vernacular Propaganda in India

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Al Qaeda and Islamic State are ramping up their India-centric propaganda – a trend that has been particularly pronounced since the fall of the Hasina regime in Bangladesh.

Islamic State Propaganda May Be Paying Off in South India

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Should a recent train attack be claimed by Islamic State, it would represent new inroads in South India for the terrorist group.

Is South India in the Crosshairs of Islamic State?

Members from the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service present Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with a flag from Bartilah, a town recaptured just outside of Mosul from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. This flag symbolizes the efforts of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve composed of U.S. Army Soldiers, U.S. Marine Corps Marines, U.S. Navy Sailors, United States Air Force Airmen and coalition military forces. (DoD Photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro/released)

A belated claim of two unsuccessful bombings suggest desperation on the part of Islamic State, but the terrorist group remains a threat.

Is Islamic State in Hind Province Regrouping?

Members from the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service present Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with a flag from Bartilah, a town recaptured just outside of Mosul from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. This flag symbolizes the efforts of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve composed of U.S. Army Soldiers, U.S. Marine Corps Marines, U.S. Navy Sailors, United States Air Force Airmen and coalition military forces. (DoD Photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro/released)

After a relative lull in activities and propaganda targeting India last year, the Islamic State in Hind Province (ISHP) appears to have revived its Indian campaign.

Deconstructing the New Clarion Call for Ghazwa-e-Hind against India

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Why has one of India’s most wanted terrorists suddenly reappeared after a 17-year absence?

Has the Islamic State Threat Bypassed India?

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India’s security and intelligence communities have remained one step ahead of Islamic State so far. But has the threat actually passed?

An India Link to the Jeddah Blast?

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In what could be a game-changer, it appears as is Lashkar-e-Taiba has struck against US interests in Saudi Arabia for the first time ever.

Islamic State in Sri Lanka

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Internal divisions are increasing the chances that we see a rise of Islamic State in Sri Lanka.

Islamic State’s Latest India Video Smacks of Desperation

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By adopting India-centric themes for the first time in an Indian video release, Islamic State is betraying its own desperation to gain a foothold on the Indian subcontinent.

Will Shafi Armar’s Death Harm Islamic State in India?

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The threat of Islamic State in India will outlive its leading figure.

Indian Mujahideen: The Face of “New Terrorism” in India?

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Examining the organizational structure of Indian Mujahideen and asks whether the recent arrests of the organization's leaders will affect its operational capacity.

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