Ajmal Sohail

Ajmal Sohail Counterterrorism & Counterintelligence

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Jihadi-Terrorism and Insurgency, Militancy and Violent Extremism in Central-South Asia, Middle East and Africa. ajmals.substack.com

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Jun 4, 2026

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The Geopolitics of Terror: Afghanistan and Pakistan’s Shadow War 04.06.2026

The Transcript 1 second Recent remarks by Kayas, the EU foreign policy chief, during his trip to Islamabad 7 seconds have sparked a new wave of debate in political and media circles. In his blunt statement, 14 seconds he referred to attacks by groups based in Afghanistan against Pakistan, saying that Islamabad has the right to defend itself against these 23 seconds aggressions. This stance is sign...

The Shadow Economy Fueling Terrorism and Global Instability 20.04.2026

For this episode, I’m bringing you inside my latest presentation on counter–narco‑terrorism, where I break down the full architecture of the Golden Triangle’s production networks, the cross‑border trafficking routes, and the transnational actors who keep this illicit economy alive. CIA released another notorious Drug-trafficker and sole Sponsor of Taliban’s Haqqani Network from the US Jail From st...

Fault Lines: ISIS‑K, Minorities, and the Taliban’s Security Crisis 15.04.2026

Welcome back to the program. Today, we’re diving into one of the most complex security challenges in Afghanistan: the rise of ISIS‑K, its systematic targeting of minorities, and the Taliban’s struggle to contain the group. When we look at ISIS‑K’s pattern of violence, it becomes clear that their attacks on minorities are not random. They are rooted in a rigid ideological framework. ISIS‑K follows...

Inside the Operation: Decoding the Istanbul Consulate Attack 07.04.2026

Podcast Description: In this episode, intelligence analyst Ajmal Sohail unpacks the Istanbul attack with a practitioner’s eye: how the cell was formed, how coordination likely occurred, and what vulnerabilities were exploited. From encrypted communications to symbolic target selection, this conversation reveals the operational logic behind modern extremist attacks. It also explores how Türkiye’s c...

Europe’s Antisemitism Crisis: From Hate Crimes to National Security Threats 26.03.2026

Europe’s antisemitism crisis is no longer just about hate crimes—it has become a national security challenge. On AnewZ Prime Time , I explained why security services across Europe are alarmed: * Attacks on Jewish institutions are not isolated incidents but part of a wider extremist ecosystem. * Counterterrorism units are now leading investigations because these threats often involve surveillance,...

Ukraine After the Guns Fall Silent: Why the Post‑War Landscape Will Be a Magnet for Hybrid Threats 08.01.2026

As the war in Ukraine eventually transitions toward ceasefire or settlement, the strategic challenge facing Kyiv and its partners will not be a simple shift from war to peace. Instead, the country is likely to enter a complex grey zone—one where violent extremist groups, criminal networks, and state-linked actors see opportunity rather than closure. Understanding this environment now is essential...

Taliban Dissolves Interpol Liaison Branches – Strategic Implications 10.09.2025

Transcript Today, we examine a critical development in Afghanistan’s international posture. On the direct orders of Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Interpol liaison branches within Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been formally dissolved. This decision, issued via an official decree dated 2 Muharram 1437, marks a decisive shift in the Taliba...

Taliban’s Military Infrastructure for Transnational Extremism 12.08.2025

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Taliban Signs Tripartite Security Pact with Russian and Chinese Intelligence Agencies 03.08.2025

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The Rise of an Anti-China Hegemon Tactical Extremist Group in Afghanistan 19.05.2025

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Taliban turned Afghanistan into a hub for Global Jihadi-Terrorists 18.02.2025

Exclusive: Afghanistan has now become a sweet-home for about 22 terrorist groups, under the Taliban control, Foreign Fighters and International Terrorist Networks currently have three important Jihadi-military training Sites in the Country. 1: Sheikh Osama Training Center in Nuristan Province. 2: Sheikh Jalaluddin Military Training Camp in Nangarhar Province. 3: Tariq Bin Zaid Military Training Ca...

Haqqani Network and HTS to disrupt China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) 08.02.2025

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The Al-Qaeda Caliphate Vs. the Islamic State Caliphate in Syria 21.01.2025

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The Uyghur Jihadists' Comeback to the Sino-geopolitical arena 20.12.2024

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CIA outsourced the training of Uyghur Jihadists to prevent China’s likely attack on Taiwan 16.12.2024

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ISIS-K assassinated the Founder of Haqqani Network 15.12.2024

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Pakistani spy agencies covertly execute prisoners 10.09.2024

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Tajikistan issued ultimatum expelling Ahmad Masoud’s deputies 08.09.2024

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Musa bin Ali the Mastermind of another 9/11 drilling in Afghanistan 06.09.2024

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The AQ-Taliban trained Al-Shabaab Jihadists are about to takeover Somalia 21.08.2024

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Shahab al-Muhajir the ISIS-K Emir turned up in Pakistan 18.07.2024

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Is it the beginning of an end of decades long secular military rule in Pakistan? 02.06.2024

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Islamic State Khurasan declares War on Democracy 15.05.2024

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The Taliban Leader Sheikh Haibatullah'S Address to the Nation 08.05.2024

Exclusive: According to information, as serious disagreements continue between the leader of the Taliban, Sheikh Haibatullah, and his ministers in (Kabul), ad his orders are not being obeyed. Therefore, the leader of the Afghan Taliban, Sheikh Al-Hadith Maulvi Haibatullah Akhund insisted on adapting his orders, on May 6, 2024, during his speech in Jamiat Ibrahim Al-Nakhee Madrasa, which is the mas...

The Taliban Supreme leader fights a two-front war 07.05.2024

Exclusive: According to reliable sources, the leader of the Afghan Taliban, Sheikh Haibatullah Akhundzada, gave a speech for about 1 hour and 30 minutes yesterday late afternoon around 5:00 pm, on the 6th of May 2024, at Jamiat Ibrahim Al-Nakhee religious chool (Madrasa). The said Marasa is the main center of Islamic education of the Taliban, in the 11th security district, Ayno Mina town, Kandahar...

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