
The War in the Sahel at Europe’s Gates
Terrorism, human trafficking, migration, propaganda: the effects of the Sahel crisis extend far beyond Mali,…
Composed of researchers fluent in Arabic, the Jihadi Monitoring Group monitors and collects intelligence from websites that support and serve Global Jihadist organizations. Drawing on diverse materials from a wide variety of Arabic sources, the team is able to provide a unique perspective on current events by connecting each source to broader global trends. Ultimately the team provides greater insight into events on the local and global scale. Terrorism, human trafficking, migration, propaganda: the effects of the Sahel crisis extend far beyond Mali,… Together with the Tuaregs of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), the jihadists of JNIM (“Jamaat… On April 25, 2026, a number of military locations, including Kati, the capital Bamako, Modibo-Keïta/Sénou… The war between the United States and Israel against Iran has exposed internal divisions within…The Global Jihad Desk is a specialized research and analysis team at the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism.

Dr. Michael Barak
Head of Desk
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