Terrorism Archives - The Diplomatic Envoy

During the night of October 11, Afghanistan and Pakistan clashed at several checkpoints and posts along their shared border, known as the Durand Line, which was established by the British in 1893, according to Reuters. After the initial clashes, Pakistan closed its border crossings on October 12 to maintain security and prevent incursions . The attacks follow recent demands from Pakistan urging the Taliban to restrain militants who have intensified their assaults within Pakistan.

2025 Focus Africa

October 29, 2025 Envoy Staff Writer

The Usage of Drones for Terrorism in Africa

On Africa’s evolving battlefields, the skies are a new front in the fight against terror. Over the past two years, both Islamist militants and state-actor rivals have increasingly relied on drones, not only for reconnaissance, but for lethal strike missions. The result is a fundamental transformation in the projection of violence across the continent, especially in Sudan and the Sahel, where comparatively low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are rebalancing the dynamics of asymmetric conflict.

2024 Russia-Ukraine Eastern Europe Middle East

April 9, 2024 Dana Gaudioso

Terrorism in Moscow

On March 22, the terrorist organization Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K) attacked a Moscow concert hall, killing more than 144 people. This attack as caused tension to rise once again in Western society, amplifying United States and European fear that ISIS-K has set their sights on the West.

Summer 2023 Edition

September 5, 2023 Sophie Ulm

Predictive Terrorism Technology: A Slippery Slope for Society

Humanity’s desire for safety and protection is strong, as demonstrated by the increasing nature of predictive technology. But many individuals have not yet begun to grapple with the potential negative effects of these measures.

Summer 2023 Edition

September 4, 2023 Madeline Field

The Robust Roles of Women in Terrorism Cannot Be Overlooked

Many women are eager and active members of terrorist groups and participate in terrorism at higher rates than is assumed. Thus, studying women in terrorism is essential to further gendered perspectives on counterterrorism

Summer 2023 Edition

September 4, 2023 Kiara McGaughey

Paramilitary Power Struggles: The Terrorist Landscape in Northern Ireland

In the wake of Brexit, Northern Ireland has seen an increase of possible attacks, as well as regular paramilitary activity, in recent months.

Summer 2023 Edition

September 4, 2023 Ashley Skladany

Cyberattacks: Terrorism for a New Age

By 2030, insurance firm Marsh McLennan predicts 30 billion technological devices will be in use. For cyber terrorists, this creates a wider range of vulnerable governmental and organizational assets susceptible to attack and exploitation.

Summer 2023 Edition

September 4, 2023 Pranali Jain

The Sahel: Terrorism’s Forgotten Front

In 2021, 48 percent of all terrorism-related deaths across the world occurred in West Africa and the Sahel, according to Foreign Policy. Moreover, the UN reports that in 2022 alone, the continent witnessed 7,816 terrorism-related deaths. Despite the alarming proliferation of terrorism and terrorist activity on the continent, however, media coverage remains minimal.

Summer 2023 Edition

September 4, 2023 Joseph Brennan

The Ongoing Gang Wars in Central America

Central America has gained notoriety for its exceptionally high levels of gang violence, particularly in countries like El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala. Gangs have evolved into formidable criminal organizations, exerting control over specific territories and engaging in a wide range of illicit activities, which pose significant threats to the region’s stability and security.

February 2023 International News

February 15, 2023 Sophia Alicea

Somalia Hosts Summit on Combating al-Shabaab

al-Shabaab, or “the Youth,” is a militant group that adheres to a fundamentalist interpretation of Islam that was formed in the early 2000s and has carried out deadly attacks across much of East Africa, according to The Council on Foreign Relations