Fragmented Threats: The Damascus Church Attack and the New Face of IS
This report examines the June 22, 2025 attack, focusing on the attacker’s profile, the role of Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah, and the broader security implications. It also highlights critical gaps in current protective measures for religious sites and provides recommendations for strengthening counterterrorism efforts in Syria.
Syria’s Security Vacuum and the Reawakening of the Islamic State
As Syria navigates a post-Assad transition, security vacuums are already being exploited. Our latest report analyzes the re-emergence of the Islamic State and the complex forces shaping Syria’s fragile stability.