Many eyebrows were raised when militants affiliated with the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP), a regional chapter of the IS, attacked Crocus City Hall in Russia in March this year. The latest data shows a death toll above 140, with over 500 people injured.

Emerged around a decade ago, the ISKP has orchestrated a host of gruesome terrorist attacks in recent years, like the Kabul airport attack in August 2021; the Russian Embassy attack in September 2022; and the attack on the Pakistan Embassy in Kabul early December 2022, to mention but a few. However, this time around, in the heart of Russia, it has flexed its proverbial muscles, brandishing its capability to execute high-profile attacks anywhere in the world.

What sets this militant organization apart from others is that it is not laser-focused on one particular country or region. Here is how this monster is a serious threat to many governments in the region it actively operates in and beyond. The ISKP has China in its crosshairs for the latter’s alleged Uyghur suppression. It is also opposed to China for what it calls ‘economic imperialism’. This came to light in September 2022 when the ISKP subjected........

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