Washington-based Shtuni Consulting

that the Islamic State (IS) group had been destroyed. But as the past few years have shown, that only marked the end of its quasi-state that controlled territory in Iraq and Syria — not the threat it continues to present. The extremist group is demonstrating resilience and experiencing a resurgence in other parts of the world — and its operational capabilities are evolving. Since January 2024, IS has claimed a series of high-profile attacks across the world, from Iran and Russia to Germany and the United States. “IS remains a persistent global security threat and the deadliest terrorist organization in the world,” Adrian Shtuni, a security specialist and head of the Washington-based Shtuni Consulting, told RFE/RL. “Now the organization relies primarily on a dynamic network of regional affiliates who operate independently,” he said. สล็อต