🔈New research Are Islam & philosophy compatible? Our paper explores this question by providing overview of the history of Islamic philosophy. Contrary to claims of both modern-day & historic extremists, our paper posits that because Islam has no priesthood, human reason has

📰 US designation of Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood & its armed wing, Baraa Bin Malik Brigade, as a global terrorist organization indirectly means that Sudan is Tehran’s most dangerous forward operating base. US has said there is direct Iranian training involved, plus supply of

📰 Stringent financial & legal measures have been imposed by US on Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood & its armed wing, the Baraa Bin Malik Brigade, after they were designated as global terrorist organizations. The action freezes any US-based assets linked to the group, prohibits

📰 Kuwaiti has dismantled a terrorist cell linked to banned Lebanese group Hezbollah, arresting 16 suspects — 14 Kuwaitis & two Lebanese — after months of surveillance. The group was accused of plotting sabotage to undermine national sovereignty, spread chaos, recruit members &

📰 @OfficialDGISPR said Pakistani security forces killed 5 alleged Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Lakki Marwat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on March 15. This follows a recent surge in regional militancy near Afghan border. Last

Hizb ut Tahrir emerged in 1950s as an offshoot of Muslim Brotherhood. Our study examines the group’s plan for a global Islamist revolution after failing to gain traction in Middle East.

📰 Ex-US Army National Guardsman Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, 36, stormed a classroom of Reserve Officers' Training Corps at Old Dominion University in Norfolk & killed a colonel & injured 2 other servicemen before being killed by students in the class. Jalloh had been convicted years

📫 The Counter-terror Dispatch | Top stories this week: https://t.co/7Ma2e3fggi ‣ US brands Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as ‘Specially Designated Global Terrorist’ and ‘Foreign Terrorist Organization’ ‣ US is reportedly seeking intel-gathering overflight deal with Mali as

University students, including those in science and engineering, should have the opportunity to study social sciences or humanities and be incentivized to take at least one such course.

📰 Drivers in Bamako, Mali's capital, are struggling with severe diesel shortage. As a landlocked nation, Mali relies on imported fuel via tanker trucks, but JNIM terrorists have imposed blockades & carried out attacks on convoys since September 2025 to undermine the govt &

The most powerful antidote to extremism is critical thinking, which is best learned through practice. Both the social sciences and humanities provide ample opportunities to develop critical thinking skills.

📰 Reuters has reported that US is close to agreement with Mali allowing resumption of US aircraft & drone flights over Malian airspace to collect intelligence on Al Qaeda-linked extremist groups, particularly JNIM, amid their growing influence in Sahel. As a first step,

📰 Two teenagers, Emir Balat, 18 & Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were charged with terrorism offences after allegedly attempting to bomb an anti-Islam demonstration & counterprotest outside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence, Gracie Mansion. Police say the pair, inspired by Daesh

Department of State announced it will designate Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a 'Specially Designated Global Terrorist' group & move to classify it as a 'Foreign Terrorist Organization' effective March 16. Washington said Sudanese MB has used violence against civilians in Sudan

📰 Al Qaeda-linked Jama'at Nusrat Al Islam Wal Muslimin claimed responsibility for assault on military camp in northern Benin that killed 15 soldiers & wounded 5. Benin’s army said it killed 4 attackers during the clash. Growing terrorist activity along borders with Niger &

Terrorist groups aim to achieve things in the real world — by intimidating their enemies, and also by rallying supporters and spreading their message to potential recruits. But they can only do this by communicating through words, images and deeds. This has long been recognised

On the International Womens Day, we salute the unsung heroines at the forefront of peace & conflict prevention. From mothers teaching tolerance to their children, to activists dismantling extremist ideologies, their work leads us to a safer, better world.

A key feature of the humanities is the recognition that human beings have inner lives, and understanding others requires understanding these inner lives.