ISIS Resurgence Threatens Global Security Post-US Afghanistan Withdrawal
Three years after the US exited Afghanistan, ISIS affiliates are expanding their reach and capabilities, posing heightened threats worldwide.
- ISIS has increased attacks and recruitment across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.
- US reliance on over-the-horizon capabilities faces challenges without ground intelligence.
- Allied nations are now pivotal in counterterrorism efforts, often leading arrests and disruptions.
- The decentralized terrorist landscape complicates US and global counterterrorism strategies.
- Experts warn of the potential for significant attacks if proactive measures are not taken.