ACLED 46d ago

#Jihadist groups remain a persistent and evolving threat globally. Their strength today lies not only in their local footholds but increasingly in how they connect, adapt, and learn. From the #Sahel to the Levant and Asia, these groups are drawing on shared tactics, narratives, and strategic models, allowing them to remain resilient despite sustained counter-terrorism pressure.  The webinar examines common trends in how groups operate — from governance and territorial control to propaganda and recruitment — and assesses how developments in one region resonate far beyond their immediate context, shaping the strategies and ambitions of groups elsewhere. Webinar chapters: 0:00 - 2:34 Introduction 2:34 - 13:54 Overview of global trends in jihadist activity 14:24 - 19:28 The global evolution of jihadist groups: findings of the report 19:29 - 25:27 Militant activity in central Sahel and coastal West Africa 25:28 - 28:00 Competition between JNIM and ISSP driving escalation 28:01 - 30:42 Use of armed drones by non-state groups 30:43 - 33:05 Economic warfare and strategic targeting 33:20 - 42:35 What is driving jihadist groups today? 42:40 - 46:47 The tactics that have made jihadist expansion possible 46:48 - 50:59 Insight on civilian impact 51:00 - 55:27 How should the international community respond to the growing jihadist threat? 55:31- 1:09:02 Q+A 1:09:02 - 1:09:32 Closing remarks Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACLEDINFO/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acleddata/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acleddata/ Twitter: https://x.com/ACLEDINFO For questions or comments, please contact admin@acleddata.com. For media inquiries, please contact press@acleddata.com. #webinar #sahel #JNIM #jihadist #geopolitics #ISSP #ACLED