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Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

La guerra de USA e Israel contra Irán obliga a Al-Qaeda y Estado Islámico a posicionarse. ¿Pureza doctrinal o pragmatismo estratégico? En esta pieza para @elmundo.es.web.brid.gy analizo cómo este conflicto afecta a la pugna por el liderazgo del yihadismo global. www.elmundo.es/opinion/2026...

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Irán como prueba de estrés del yihadismo global

No hay duda de que la actual escalada entre Estados Unidos, Israel e Irán está alterando el ya de por sí frágil equilibrio regional en Oriente Próximo. Y, aunque el desenlace...

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Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I had a fascinating conversation with Colin Smith (UNSC Sanctions Monitoring Team) and Dr. Sara Harmouch on how jihadists are responding to the #IranWar‌ and the broader intra-jihadist competition. You can watch the full recording of the event here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc5D...

ISIS, al-Qaeda, and the Iran War

Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

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In his first piece for our Substack, The Threat, Dr. Altuna (@altuna.bsky.social) writes about the Muslim Brotherhood and the Iran War Make sure you subscribe to receive new posts straight to your inbox📨

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The Enemy of My Enemy…It’s Complicated! The Muslim Brotherhood and the Iran War

By Sergio Altuna

Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

How do al-Qaeda and ISIS justify violence against Muslims? Our new TITAN-powered report, “Constructing the Apostate,” examines how both organizations operationalize concepts like ḥākimiyya, al-walāʾ wa-al-barāʾ to legitimize intra-Muslim coercion 👇 extremism.gwu.edu/constructing...

Constructing the Apostate | Program on Extremism | The George Washington University

Authored by Sergio Altuna

Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

Interested in jihadist narratives and missed the launch of @gwupoe.bsky.social's TITAN Project? The full event is now available on YouTube. Watch the full recording here: youtu.be/B3M5dTrwyAI?...

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Decoding the Language of Global Jihad: Introducing the TITAN Project

Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Interested in jihadist narratives and missed the launch of @gwupoe.bsky.social's TITAN Project? The full event is now available on YouTube. Watch the full recording here: youtu.be/B3M5dTrwyAI?...

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Decoding the Language of Global Jihad: Introducing the TITAN Project

Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

We’re excited to welcome Jay Solomon as Executive Head of Investigations at the Program! His first investigation exposes an Iran-backed influence operation - and he’ll be diving deep into tech, extremism, and global security. Read it here👇

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How Tehran Whitewashes Its Crimes Abroad

As Iran’s security forces crushed protests, a parallel operation unfolded online, blaming a domestic uprising on a global conspiracy.

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Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Join us tomorrow at 10am ET for a live webinar presenting TITAN (Terrorism Insight Through the Analysis of Narratives). Discover how this new initiative advances the analysis of jihadist propaganda. 📍Online via Zoom Register now!

Decoding the Language of Global Jihad | Program on Extremism | The George Washington University

Featuring Sergio Altuna.

Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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How do we move beyond anecdotal readings of jihadist propaganda? Developed by the @gwupoe.bsky.social, TITAN pushes the boundaries of how jihadist narratives are analyzed. Join us Thursday, Feb 26 | 10am ET (16:00 pm CET) for the online launch. Register here 👇 extremism.gwu.edu/decoding-lan...

Decoding the Language of Global Jihad | Program on Extremism | The George Washington University

Featuring Sergio Altuna.

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Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Decoding the Language of Global Jihad | Program on Extremism | The George Washington University

Featuring Sergio Altuna.

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Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

My latest report is now out: the first publication powered by the TITAN Project. An empirical reassessment of how contemporary jihadist organizations prioritize and redefine their enemies. The full report is available below.

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Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

You can check all information regarding the TITAN project, including technical details and related publications, at the following link: extremism.gwu.edu/titan-project

TITAN PROJECT | Program on Extremism | The George Washington University

The Program on Extremism's TITAN project

Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

Following the in-person launch, we will host an online webinar on February 26 at 10:00 a.m. The session will include a live overview of TITAN's functioning, core capabilities and analytical potential. Registration details here: extremism.gwu.edu/decoding-lan...

Decoding the Language of Global Jihad | Program on Extremism | The George Washington University

Featuring Sergio Altuna

Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

These differences are not rhetorical nuances. They reflect divergent strategic logics, with implications for how violence is framed, targets are prioritized, and legitimacy is claimed. More TITAN analyses will be released in the coming weeks.

Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

The findings show that while the near–far framework survives conceptually, both AQ and ISIS have increasingly re-centered the “near enemy” in practice. But they do so differently, revealing distinct strategic priorities, not just rhetorical variation.

Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

Today we release the first TITAN report: “Who is the Real Enemy Now?” The study offers an empirical reassessment of where the classic "near vs. far enemy” debate actually stands in contemporary jihadism. Check it out 👇 extremism.gwu.edu/who-real-ene...

Who is the Real Enemy Now? | Program on Extremism | The George Washington University

Authored by Sergio Altuna

Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

The launch event brought together researchers, policy professionals, and practitioners, reflecting strong interest in bridging methodological rigor with policy relevance.

Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

On February 11, the @gwupoe.bsky.social formally launched the TITAN Project (Terrorist Information and Narrative Analysis), a new research initiative designed to systematically analyze al-Qaeda and Islamic State narratives through large-scale Arabic-language corpus analysis.

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Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

This week we launched the TITAN Project - led by Sr. Researcher Dr. Altuna @altuna.bsky.social - to deepen research into how jihadist groups craft & evolve their narratives, using a structured corpus of propaganda to inform better understanding & counter-narrative efforts.

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GW Program on Extremism Launches TITAN Project to Expand Research on Jihadist Narratives - HSToday

The Program on Extremism at George Washington University has launched a new research initiative aimed at deepening understanding of jihadist communication strategies and ideology.

Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Are you interested in jihadist discourse? Today is the last day to register for the in-person presentation of the TITAN project. Join us next Thursday, February 11, at GW Law (Washington, DC).

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Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Excited to introduce the TITAN Project, a new research initiative aimed at taking the analysis of jihadist narratives to the next level. Looking forward to the launch event in Washington, DC. Come join us!

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Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

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Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🚨 New research launch Introducing The TITAN Project: a cutting-edge tool redefining how jihadist narratives are analyzed Join us for a live walkthrough of its capabilities, findings & policy relevance 🗓️11 Feb | 📍GW Law RSVP required by Feb 6👇 forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Following the designation by the State Dept & Treasury of Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as FTOs, we at @gwupoe.bsky.social have released a report analyzing the activities of the Egyptian Brotherhood in the United States. extremism.gwu.edu/egyptian-bra...

The Egyptian Branch of the Muslim Brotherhood in America: Yesterday and Today | Program on Extremism | The George Washington University

Authored by Sergio Altuna and Lorenzo Vidino

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Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

New report published by PoE Director Lorenzo Vidino and Senior Researcher @altuna.bsky.social "The Egyptian Branch of the Muslim Brotherhood in America: Yesterday and Today" extremism.gwu.edu/egyptian-bra...

The Egyptian Branch of the Muslim Brotherhood in America: Yesterday and Today | Program on Extremism | The George Washington University

Authored by Sergio Altuna and Lorenzo Vidino

Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

The Egyptian Branch of the Muslim Brotherhood in America: Yesterday and Today | Program on Extremism | The George Washington University

Authored by Sergio Altuna and Lorenzo Vidino

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Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Senior Research Fellow Dr. Sergio Altuna Galan (@altuna.bsky.social) sat down with Dr. Djallil Lounnas to discuss recent gains by JNIM in Mali and the Sahel more broadly. You can watch his interview here 👇

Is Bamako on the Brink of a Jihadist Takeover?

Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

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On Nov. 1, federal prosecutors charged two men in an alleged ISIS-inspired plot in #Michigan. The criminal complaint says the suspects regularly shared content from Ahmad Musa Jibril and even sought guidance from his father regarding the planned attack.

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Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

📄 New report by senior researchers @altuna.bsky.social & David Zimmermann: American cleric Ahmad Musa Jibril has become one of the most influential extremist agitators online—merging Salafi authority, legal training, and digital reach to radicalize audiences across borders.

Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

In 2014 @csns-uk.bsky.social listed him among top clerics followed by Westerners travelling to Syria. In 2018 A. Meleagrou-Hitchens examined his trajectory in the US Salafi scene. Our latest analyzes how his discourse fuels radicalization & legitimizes violence. extremism.gwu.edu/legitimizing...

Legitimizing Jihad: Ahmad Musa Jibril at the Boundaries of Law and Radicalism | Program on Extremism | The George Washington University

Authored by Sergio Altuna and David Zimmermann

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Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Jibril normalizes armed jihad, elevates martyrdom as an ideal, rejects civic participation, prescribes social isolation, and brands the U.S. an enemy of Islam—creating an insulated milieu that lowers the threshold to mobilization.

Legitimizing Jihad: Ahmad Musa Jibril at the Boundaries of Law and Radicalism | Program on Extremism | The George Washington University

Authored by Sergio Altuna and David Zimmermann

Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

As detailed in this extensive report by @gwupoe.bsky.social Director Vidino and Senior Researcher @altuna.bsky.social, the IESH is part of the broad pan-European network of organizations created and managed by the Muslim Brotherhood to expand its influence.

The Muslim Brotherhood's Pan-European Structure | Program on Extremism | The George Washington University

Authored by Lorenzo Vidino and Sergio Altuna

Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

The European Institute of Human Sciences (IESH) has been dissolved by the Council of Ministers. This step follows the release earlier this year of a report on Islamist infiltration, which warned of a threat to national cohesion posed by Muslim Brotherhood networks in France.

Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

The recording of yesterday’s event "Contemporary Salafism in the West" featuring Dr. Meleagrou-Hitchens, Professor M. Ali Adraoui and yours truly is available on YouTube. If you missed it or want to watch it again, check it out in @gwupoe.bsky.social's channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRWu...

Contemporary Salafism in the West

Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

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Contemporary Salafism in the West

Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

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Got 15 minutes? 🎙️ As tensions with Iran rise, our experts Lara Burns and @altuna.bsky.social examine Iran's footprint on U.S. soil - drawing from our 2024 report on Iranian activities inside the U.S. 🎧 youtu.be/T1aE_rCtaEo 📄 extremism.gwu.edu/propaganda-p...

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Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

As detailed in this extensive report by @gwupoe.bsky.social Director Lorenzo Vidino and Senior Researcher @altuna.bsky.social, the IESH is part of the broad pan-European network of organizations created and managed by the Muslim Brotherhood to expand its influence. extremism.gwu.edu/muslim-broth...

The Muslim Brotherhood's Pan-European Structure | Program on Extremism | The George Washington University

Authored by Lorenzo Vidino and Sergio Altuna

Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

🏛️ The French government has moved to dissolve IESH - which the organization is formally contesting, as outlined in their statement below

Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Join us next Tuesday for a deep dive into Salafism and its impact on Western societies. You still have time to register ⬇️

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Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

🚨 NEW EVENT What is Salafism, and how is it shaping Western societies? Join us for a deep dive into one of the most discussed movements in Islam today. 🗓️ 1 July 2025 | 🕙 10am ET 📍Online

Contemporary Salafism in the West | Program on Extremism | The George Washington University

Featuring Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens, Mohamed-Ali Adraoui, Sergio Altuna Galán; moderated by Jennifer Baker, Senior Research Fellow.

Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

But the warning isn’t new — Sergio Altuna and Lorenzo Vidino detailed the group's influence in Spain back in 2022. Their findings are more relevant than ever.

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La Hermandad Musulmana en España: activismo comunitario, política y terrorismo

Hoy en día, la Hermandad Musulmana en España dista mucho de ser un movimiento granítico y homogéneo.

Gaizka Fernández Soldevilla @gaizkafs.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

En #SierraDelta Contra #SDContra43 @sergimoyano.bsky.social habla acerca de "Operación Apolo" (@librosdelko.com) sobre el secuestro de Luis Suñer. Y @altuna.bsky.social analiza cómo el islamismo radical instrumentaliza el deporte para atraer a jóvenes. www.ivoox.com/sd-contra-43...

Program On Extremism @gwupoe.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Reposted by Sergio Altuna

French daily Le Point publishes a lengthy confidential educational manual created and internally circulated by the UOIF—now Musulmans de France—the main public organization of the French Brotherhood milieu. www.lepoint.fr/societe/frer...

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Frères Musulmans : le manuel confidentiel « L’Académie des Talents » en intégralité

Le Point met à disposition les 177 pages de cet ouvrage confidentiel, destiné à la formation politique et religieuse des futurs cadres des Frères musulmans.

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Sergio Altuna @altuna.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

The recording of yesterday’s event "Somalia’s Jihadist Chessboard," is now available on YouTube. If you missed it or want to watch it again, check it out here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rt_...

Somalia’s Jihadist Chessboard