The Islamic State in Afghanistan and Pakistan : strategic alliances and rivalries

The deadly attack on Kabul's airport in August 2021 shocked the world and brought concentrated attention to the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISK). New questions quickly arose: How did this ISIS affiliate become such a force in Afghanistan and Pakistan? And why is it now a lethal threat to the Taliban? Addressing these questions, Amira Jadoon and Andrew Mines draw on original data and newly available primary sources to dissect ISK's inner workings and explain its rise and resilience. Contents Tables and Figures Acknowledgments 1 Emergence of the Islamic State Khorasan 2 Ideology and Goals 3 Tracing ISK’s Operational Capacity 4 Surviving State-Led Operations 5 Seeking Friends: Alliances and Mergers 6 Making Enemies: Strategic Rivals 7 The Persistence of ISK Glossary Acronyms Bibliography Index About the Book "Drawing on original data and newly available primary sources, explains the rise and resilience of IS Khorasan, an ISIS affiliate in Afghanistan and Pakistan"-- Provided by publisher