Islamist Militancy

Articles about militant movements and organizations inspired by Islamist ideology.

Articles with this tag: 3 Updated: August 7, 2026

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Abu Bakr al‑Baghdadi Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Ibrahim al‑Badri, known as Abu Bakr al‑Baghdadi, led the Islamic State (IS/ISIL) during its territorial peak, declared a caliphate, and was killed during a US raid in 2019.

al-Qaeda: origins, structure, ideology, and major attacks

al-Qaeda: origins, structure, ideology, and major attacks al-Qaeda al‑Qaeda is a transnational Islamist militant network founded in the late 1980s. This article outlines its origins, organization, ideology, notable attacks, aims, and distinguishin…

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) — overview, history and impact

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) — overview, history and impact Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant ISIL (also ISIS, IS, or Daesh) is a Salafi‑jihadist militant group that declared a caliphate in 2014. This article outlines its origins, ideology, territorial rule, tactics, affili…