Summary
- IS-K, a branch of Islamic State, is gaining international influence through propaganda and attacks.
- The group has been linked to major plots, including attacks in Moscow, foiled plans in Austria, and bombings in Iran.
- Propaganda produced by IS-K is disseminated in multiple languages, expanding its reach beyond Afghanistan.
- The UN has warned of heightened threat levels across Europe due to IS-K’s global ambitions.
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- IS-K group responsible for attacks
- Seeking media exposure for recruitment and funds
- Propaganda targeting high-profile events and locations
- Challenges in tracking and preempting future plots
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- Western intelligence has good penetration of online terrorist networks
- Agencies in the West are overburdened, leading to potential gaps in monitoring
- Some experts warn that attacks could slip through due to these gaps
- Counter-terrorism efforts may struggle to prevent all attacks at this point