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🔈New research Our paper investigates the strategic evolution of contemporary extremist propaganda as it recalibrates to resonate with the cultural, emotional & digital markers of Gen Z. Through a qualitative content analysis of primary sources from Daesh, Daesh-Khorasan (ISKP) & Al Qaeda, our study identifies a shift from traditional, passive portrayals of youth & women toward a new paradigm of "Gen Z extremist agency". Read more 👇 sawabcenter.org/changing-the-s…

📰 UAE has condemned the treacherous terrorist attack that caused a fire near Abu Dhabi’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant & said it will take all measures to protect its security & territorial integrity. A probe has been launched to find source of attack. thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/…

📰 US & Nigeria have killed senior Daesh leader Abu Bilal Al Minuki in a joint operation in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin. President Trump described him as “second in command of Daesh globally” & “the most active terrorist in the world”. aol.com/news/trump-say…

📰 UAE has condemned terrorist attack on Indian-flagged vessel off Omani coast, saying it was grave violation of the UNSC Resolution 2817 & amounts to piracy in Hormuz. UAE said it backs measures to protect maritime security. mofa.gov.ae/en/MediaHub/Ne…

On International Day of Families, let’s celebrate strong, united households. Families are the first line of defense against extremist thinking & divisive ideologies.

📫 The Counter-terror Dispatch | Top stories this week: mailchi.mp/sawabcenter.or… ‣ UAE designates 16 individuals, 5 entities over Hezbollah links ‣ 324 Daesh suspects arrested in Turkey crackdown ‣ Australian women repatriated from Syria face serious charges

📰 In security operation across 47 provinces, Turkey detained 324 individuals suspected of ties to Daesh. Raids were conducted by police with intel agencies & prosecutors. Detainees include wanted suspects & those who provided financial aid to Daesh. dailybeirut.com/en/world/turke…

📰 UAE added 16 people & 5 entities to its Local Terrorist List over links to Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Regulators will freeze assets, trace financial ties of accused within 24 hours. gulfnews.com/uae/government…

There is evidence that people with a science or technical background are at greater risk of radicalization than those with a social science or humanities background. sawabcenter.org/antidote-to-ex…

📰 Australia has charged 3 of 4 women repatriated from Syria with serious Daesh-related crimes. Two face charges of crimes against humanity; the third is charged with joining Daesh. Nine children were also returned along with the 4 women. eurasiareview.com/11052026-austr…

A course on Islamic Civilization would help present the true historical facts and counter extremist narratives that twist Islamic history. sawabcenter.org/the-concept-of…

Control of territory & economic resources can compound the risks of terrorism by providing terrorist groups with significant economic revenue. This underscores counter terrorism strategies that deny terrorist groups control over territory and resources. sawabcenter.org/two-faces-of-m…

📰 Trump admin’s counter-terrorism strategy designates MB as “root of modern Islamist terrorism”. Counter-extremism expert L. Vidino said move will shrink MB’s space to operate in West and is already pushing European policymakers toward stricter action. thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/0…

📫 The Counter-terror Dispatch | Top stories this week: mailchi.mp/sawabcenter.or… ‣ UAE slams terrorist attack by Iran on ADNOC-linked tanker ‣ JNIM campaign in Mali shows sustained operational pressure ‣ Australian women linked to Daesh repatriated from Syria

📰 4 Australian Daesh-linked women & 9 children have left Syria & are returning home. They face possible arrest on arrival. Some will be charged, others may face probes. Children will get deradicalization & psychological support. Govt has refused any help. thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026…

The direct impact of educational interventions on extremism is hard to quantify. Nevertheless, the lack of direct evidence does not diminish the significance of these interventions in forming a sustainable, longterm strategy against extremism. sawabcenter.org/transforming-m…

📰 Extremist groups like Al Shabaab are accelerating & adapting, refining how they target communities & security forces. By shifting pressure points, exploiting mobility & focusing on trade hubs, they are overcoming military responses & posing clear & present danger to the region. adf-magazine.com/2026/05/al-sha…

📰 Jordan has detained several individuals in Aqaba for illegal organizational activities linked to banned Muslim Brotherhood. Interior Ministry said arrests followed meeting organized by former members of the terror group. Officials stressed Brotherhood remains prohibited, with no activities permitted under its umbrella. thearabweekly.com/jordan-detains…

By leveraging historical analysis, threat assessments & Critical Discourse Analysis of Daesh-K’s propaganda, our research provides a comprehensive understanding of the group’s evolution. sawabcenter.org/daesh-khorasan…

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Iran carried out terror attack on ADNOC-linked vessel in Hormuz strait. Two drones struck ship; no injuries. UAE said this was violation of UN Resolution 2817 on maritime navigation; said treacherous attacks must stop. thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026…

📰 Coordinated attacks by JNIM terrorists & Tuareg separatists in Mali represent a serious blow to Sahel stability. Unnatural alliance between extremists & Tuareg rebels is threatening to unravel already fragile security situation across the Sahel. sundaytribune.co.za/world/2026-05-…