Mamun Ahmed

Mamun Ahmed graduated in War Studies, from the Department of War Studies, King's College, London. He is currently serving as a Research Associate at the Center for Terrorism Research based within the Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies. He is Assistant Editor of it's monthly online publication, South Asia Focus. He is involved in several research projects focusing particularly on security issues affecting South Asia. He is an editorial intern at terrorism.openDemocracy.

Recent articles

Baitullah Mahsud nixes a fledgling ceasefire in northwest Pakistan. MI5 outsources torture. Militant groups operating in Kashmir safely rebrand in Karachi and Rawalpindi. Tunisia is warned of "spectacular attacks" by al-Qaida. And much more in today's update.

Danish embassies in Algeria and Afghanistan on high alert. Al-Qaida leaders rhetorically square up to Iran. British police claim to have foiled 15 terrorist plots since 2007. 22 Nepali Congress supporters displaced by Maiosts in post-election clashes. And much more in today's update.

Fascists within the US are more of a threat than Islamists, suggests a FBI report. Hamas will not recognise Israel, promises exiled leader. Hundreds kidnapped in recent weeks in central Africa by the LRA. And much more in today's update.

Nepal's Maoists move towards forming an assembly. Massive increase in attacks against NGOs in Afghanistan. Putin declares closer 'legal ties' with Georgia's breakaway regions. And much more in today's briefing.

The director of the FBI fears that despite tremendous US support, the restive border regions of Pakistan remain the crucible of terrorist threats. A Mexican cartel openly recruits thugs, thumbing its nose at Mexico city. Putin consolidates power in Russia. And much more in today's briefing.