Despite Ahmad al-Shara’ (formerly Abu Muhammad al-Jolani) emphasizing the closure of past chapters and committing to a new methodology with a Syrian character—manifested in a wholly new ideological and political discourse distinct from that of global jihadist movements—the movement’s roots, context, and other facets represent a new model within jihadist movements. This is described by one of its most prominent…
Read More »It became clear that since receiving news of the bombing of the Al-Burj 22 base northeast of Jordan, which resulted in the deaths of three American soldiers and the injuries of dozens, the US administration has delineated the scope of its response through statements made at the time by Pentagon Deputy Spokesperson Sabrina Singh. She indicated the involvement of the…
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