Exploring the roots and ambitions of ISIS-Horasan, a militant outfit in South Asia influenced by Islamic prophecies of righteous armies in the end times. Analyzing the strategic differences in leadership approach between previous groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda and the enigmatic leader of ISIS-K, Shahab al-Muhajir. Discussing ISIS-K's violent goals, global aspirations, notable attacks, and the recent controversial incident in Moscow, while speculating on future targets and potential threats to Western interests.
The Moscow terror attack could mark the beginning of an even more brutal phase in Russia’s war in Ukraine — even if Ukraine had nothing to do with it. It's also a sign that ISIS-K is making a global comeback.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Haleema Shah, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Kim Eggleston, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
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