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Breaking out: Is Syria’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham moving away from Jihad and Sharia law?

As Syria’s new Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) led-government tentatively explores governance away from jihad and strict Sharia law, the reactions from extremist factions have been notably severe and revealing. Sami al-'Uraydi, leader of Syria's Tanzim Hurras al-Din (sometimes referred to as Al-Qaeda in Syria), has vocally opposed any deviation from Sharia, embodying a "Sharia or [...]

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An unsettled Middle East: analysing the Muscat attack and broader implications

In the early hours of 17 July 2024, a horrific terrorist attack occurred in Muscat, Oman, reminding all that persistent threats remain in the Middle East. The attack, a shooting which saw 6 people killed – 4 Pakistanis, 1 Indian and 1 police officer – and 30 wounded, was claimed by IS (Islamic State). The

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