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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for July 31-August 6, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for July 31-August 6, 2019

IS renews its “Battle of Attrition” military campaign. Global attacks (sans Iraq and Syria) in nine countries.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for July 24-30, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for July 24-30, 2019

Global attacks (sans Iraq and Syria) in six countries, with sustained increase in Afghanistan, and the continued emergence of Central Africa Province. ...
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for July 17-23, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for July 17-23, 2019

Global attacks (sans Iraq and Syria) in six countries, with upticks in Afghanistan and Egypt. Significant activity in Syria, with attacks on critical infrastructure, and a spread to the capital for the first time in nearly a year. Global recruitment and mobilization media campaign continues with video from Somalia. A preview of the table of contents follows: Click below to download the report. pdf Islamic State inSITE July 17
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for July 10-16, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for July 10-16, 2019

Global attacks (sans Iraq and Syria) in six countries, with a majority claimed in Afghanistan.
inSITE Report on Al-Qaeda for June 2019
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inSITE Report on Al-Qaeda for June 2019

Operational frequency and media output from multiple AQ branches declines in the wake of the uptick seen during Ramadan.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for July 3-9, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for July 3-9, 2019

Global attacks (sans Iraq and Syria) in seven African countries, including suicide operations in Niger and Tunisia.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for June 26-July 2, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for June 26-July 2, 2019

Global attacks (sans Iraq and Syria) in 11 countries, with suicide operations in two countries, and persistent attacks in West Africa.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for June 19-25, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for June 19-25, 2019

Global attacks (sans Iraq and Syria) in 12 countries, with activity across West and Central Africa marking the most important trend. ...
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for June 12-18
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for June 12-18

Global attacks (sans Iraq and Syria) in seven countries, including high-casualty instances in Afghanistan, Libya, and Nigeria.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for June 5-11, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for June 5-11, 2019

Arson attacks targeting agricultural and economic interests in Iraq and Syria. IS’ Hind Province claims attack in Kashmir – related media follows. ...
inSITE Report on Al-Qaeda for May 2019
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inSITE Report on Al-Qaeda for May 2019

With Ramadan taking place across May and into June, Shabaab reported at a significant uptick in both military activity and media output. ...
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for May 29-June 4, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for May 29-June 4, 2019

Launch of “Battle for Attrition” across 11 countries. Suicide operations claimed in five countries. IS claims its first attack in Mozambique.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for May 22-28, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for May 22-28, 2019

Escalation of activity in West Africa, including litany of operations in Nigeria and Cameroon. Continued presence in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for May 15-21, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for May 15-21, 2019

Continued escalation of activity across Africa. Increase in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In total, operations across eight countries, not including Syria and Iraq. Suicide operations in Syria amid recent uptick.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for May 8-14, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for May 8-14, 2019

Following first attack in 2019, announcement of “Hind Province” in Kashmir. Notable attacks in DRC, Libya, and Somalia.
inSITE Report on Al-Qaeda for April 2019
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inSITE Report on Al-Qaeda for April 2019

AQC, increasing its media output, continued to present a more tempered take on jihad.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for May 1-7, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for May 1-7, 2019

Notable attacks in Russia and Niger. Photos from raid in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In total, operations claimed across 10 countries, not including Syria and Iraq.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for April 24-30, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for April 24-30, 2019

Analysis of IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s first appearance in five years.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for April 17-23, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for April 17-23, 2019

Analysis of IS’ claim of responsibility for Easter Day Sri Lanka bombings, and subsequent IS-linked media celebration campaign calling for further operations.
inSITE on Technology and Terrorism: Inside Jihadist Groups’ Growing Exploitation of Messenger Apps
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inSITE on Technology and Terrorism: Inside Jihadist Groups’ Growing Exploitation of Messenger Apps

SITE’s latest inSITE on Technology and Terrorism report focuses on the messenger applications increasingly used by groups like the Islamic State (IS/ISIS) and al-Qaeda.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for April 10-16, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for April 10-16, 2019

Analysis of massive global military campaign, with both official and linked media pertaining to the events. Atypical suicide operations in Egypt, Niger, Nigeria, and Pakistan. First individual claim in Mali.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for April 3-9, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for April 3-9, 2019

Following the loss of its territorial Caliphate, IS responds with massive global military campaign: Atypical attacks in Libya, Egypt, Niger, and Syria. Attack frequency nearly doubles in Iraq and Syria. IS claims only second attack all-time in Cameroon. IS-linked media group calls for potential lone wolves around the world to attack churches and demonstrations. A preview of the table of contents follows:  Click below to download the
Monthly inSITE Report on Al-Qaeda for March 2019
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Monthly inSITE Report on Al-Qaeda for March 2019

Analysis of AQC and global branch response to the mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Shabaab and JNIM remained the most potent military AQ branches, both tallying heavy casualties against high-profile targets in their respective regions. Tensions between AQAP and IS continued to increase in Bayda, Yemen. A preview of this report’s table of contents follows: Click below to download the report.   pdf
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for March 27-April 2, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for March 27-April 2, 2019

West Africa Province becoming IS’ most prominent global outfit, with persistent attacks and a widening of operational scope into the Sahel.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for March 20-26, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for March 20-26, 2019

Activity outside of Iraq and Syria in seven countries, with notable operations in Afghanistan, Yemen, Nigeria, and Burkina Faso. Details of military activity in native lands, including IS’ loss of final enclave in Syria – Baghuz Fawqani. Decline in operations in Iraq during month of March.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for March 13-19, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for March 13-19, 2019

Group spokesman Abu al-Hassan al-Muhajir gave his first speech in nearly six months. IS central and group supporters widely condemned the mass shootings of two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for March 6-12, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for March 6-12, 2019

Activity outside of Iraq and Syria in five countries, with notable attacks (including suicide operations) in Afghanistan, Niger, the Philippines, and Pakistan. Details of military activity in native lands, including a suicide operation targeting U.S. forces in Syria, and an atypical attack in Babil, Iraq.
Monthly inSITE Report on Al-Qaeda for February 2019
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Monthly inSITE Report on Al-Qaeda for February 2019

Analysis of continued increase in operational magnitude from Shabaab and JNIM, including multiple high-profile suicide operations. AQ groups condemn the historic papal mass in UAE, calling for expulsion of Gulf leadership, and for Muslims to join jihad.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for February 27-March 5, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for February 27-March 5, 2019

Activity outside of Iraq and Syria in four countries, with notable attacks in Tunisia and Nigeria. Details of military activity in native lands, including surprising silence from Baghuz Fawqani, Syria, but an insurgent increase via suicide operation in Raqqah.
Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for February 20-26, 2019
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Weekly inSITE on the Islamic State for February 20-26, 2019

Activity outside of Iraq and Syria in five countries, with notable attacks in Nigeria and Somalia. Details of military activity in native lands, including a continued standstill surrounding Baghuz Fawqani, Syria due to civilian presence. In Iraq, a continuation of small-scale attacks in rural areas.
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