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Terrorism
News & analysis tagged Terrorism — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
23 Stories
UN: Sahel jihadists outgunning states
UN Security Council confirms Sahel's Al-Qaeda and ISIS affiliates now use drones and cryptocurrencies, targeting Gulf of Guinea coastal states, displacing 6.8 million people.
2026-07-18
Clan del Golfo Capos Flee to Panama
Colombian capos from Clan del Golfo and FARC dissidents flee to Panama after president-elect issues ultimatum, testing US-aligned Panama
2026-07-18
Burkina Faso Expels EU Diplomats, Seals Monit
Burkina Faso expels two EU diplomats, completing a 19-month campaign to remove all independent international monitors. Captain Ibrahim Traoré now rules with no elections, no parties, and no external scrutiny as jihadist attacks double.
2026-07-17
Sahel Jihadists Now Govern, Tax and Drone-St
UN envoy warns Sahel jihadists now govern territory, tax trade, and use drones, as ECOWAS-AES split lets the threat metastasize toward coastal West Africa.
2026-07-16
US Rescinds Syria's Terror Designation
The US rescinds Syria's 47-year-old terror designation, enabling investment and altering regional dynamics, particularly for Saudi Arabia.
2026-07-09
Russia's Sahel Gambit Unravels Amid Jihadist
Russia's influence in the Sahel crumbles as jihadists encircle Bamako, revealing the limits of Moscow's military strategy in Africa.
2026-07-09
Hezbollah's Financial Network Survives San
Hezbollah's financial network remains robust, leveraging institutions like Al-Qard Al-Hassan to navigate sanctions and maintain liquidity.
2026-07-09
Spain Charges Russian Hacktivist as Terrorist
Spain arrests a Russian hacktivist under anti-terrorism laws, reshaping the legal landscape for cyber operations linked to the Kremlin.
2026-07-08
Sahel's Crisis: Coups, Russia, and Terrorism
The Sahel faces escalating violence as military juntas and Russian mercenaries fail to restore order, leading to a governance crisis.
2026-07-08
Tinubu's Local Arms Push in Nigeria
President Tinubu's push for local arms production aims to address jihadist threats from the Sahel, focusing on indigenous capabilities amid security challenges.
2026-07-07
PCC Terror Label Turns Brazil's Banks Into
The US Treasury's PCC designation exposes Brazilian banks to secondary sanctions, reshaping compliance in the financial sector.
2026-07-07
OIC Condemns Mali Attacks Amid Security Fail
The OIC condemns July 4 attacks in Mali, revealing the collapse of Sahel security frameworks and reliance on Russian support.
2026-07-07
Burkina Faso's Jihadist Crisis Deepens
Coordinated jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso kill 22, revealing the junta's failure to secure the country amid rising terrorism.
2026-07-07
Burkina Faso Cuts Ties with France in 2026
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France, signaling a shift in Sahel dynamics and leaving coastal states vulnerable to instability.
2026-07-07
Bannu Bombings Expose TTP Resurgence
Recent bombings in Bannu point to a dangerous resurgence of the TTP, raising alarm over Pakistan's border security and renewed cross-border militant operations
2026-06-20
Niger Airport Attacked Again—Junta's Security
A renewed attack on Niger's airport exposes the junta's deepening security failures against jihadist insurgents, raising doubts about its counterterrorism grip.
2026-06-18
FSB Labels Youth Protest as Terrorism in 2023
Russia's FSB has reclassified a youth protest against internet blocks as terrorism, escalating its crackdown on digital activism and dissent among the young.
2026-05-10
Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor delivered India clear diplomatic and military wins against Pakistan, yet exposed how New Delhi struggled to control the global narrative.
2026-05-08
Modi Marks Operation Sindoor Anniversary
Modi marks the Operation Sindoor anniversary to signal resolve, reinforcing India's deterrence posture toward Pakistan and its hard line on terrorism.
2026-05-07
Pakistan's Military Operations in Kunar
Pakistan's airstrikes in Kunar have killed civilians and displaced thousands, failing to deter TTP attacks while escalating regional tensions.
2026-05-05Congress Targets AI Chatbot Access for Terror
The House passed the Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act, focusing on AI's role in terrorism and potential surveillance implications.
2026-04-20
Imad Mughniyeh
Imad Mughniyeh's tactics reshaped modern terrorism and Hezbollah's playbook, revealing the tangled world of intelligence wars and guerrilla warfare today.
2026-04-17Paris Terror Attacks
The 2015 Paris attacks reshaped Europe's security, fusing counterterrorism with migration policy a decade on and redefining the continent's defense priorities.
2026-04-15