Thomas Joscelyn

New York

Senior Editor at Long War Journal

Contributor at The Dispatch

Fan of Tom Paine.

Articles

Muslim Brotherhood Archives

1 month ago | longwarjournal.org | Ahmad Sharawi |Caleb Weiss |Romany Shaker |Thomas Joscelyn

Jordan foils Muslim Brotherhood terrorist plot | On April 15, the Jordanian General Intelligence Directorate (GID) announced that it “foiled plans aimed at targeting national security, sowing chaos, and sabotage within Jordan.” The GID detained 16 suspects, stating it had monitored the activity since 2021. Sudan reports crackdown on suspected Islamic State cells in Khartoum | Sudan’s intelligence service has reported three raids on suspected Islamic State cells in Khartoum in the last week.
United States Archives

1 month ago | longwarjournal.org | Joe Truzman |Bill Roggio |Caleb Weiss |Thomas Joscelyn

US targets Houthi military and political leaders in latest campaign | Numerous reports have alleged the deaths of Houthi fighters of various military ranks since the Trump administration ramped up military operations in Yemen. However, while some of these claims appear credible, others require further verification.
Bulwark on Sunday: MAGA Loons Are In Charge

1 month ago | thebulwark.com | William Kristol |Thomas Joscelyn

This week on Bulwark on Sunday, Tom Joscelyn joined Bill Kristol to discuss the centrality of conspiracy theories to MAGA and Trumpism, and what that means for the extremism being unconstrained. Leave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Don’t car…
Haqqani Network Archives

1 month ago | longwarjournal.org | Will Selber |Bill Roggio |Thomas Joscelyn |Caleb Weiss

Analysis: US removal of Sirajuddin Haqqani’s $10 million bounty signals engagement with the Taliban | With the return of former American Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalizad to negotiations in Afghanistan and the Trump administration’s decision to remove Sirajuddin Haqqani’s bounty, the Trump administration may be continuing its previous policy of engagement with the Taliban.
Iraq PMU Archives

1 month ago | longwarjournal.org | Seth J. Frantzman |Thomas Joscelyn

Pro-Iran militias parade for ‘Quds Day’ in Iraq | Pro-Iranian militias from Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) took part in Quds Day events in Iraq. The events on March 28, part of an annual worldwide campaign backed by Iran to encourage protests against Israel, appeared to have a relatively low turnout and happened amid continuing controversy in Baghdad over parliamentary attempts to rein in or streamline the PMU.
Sham Legion Archives

1 month ago | longwarjournal.org | Ahmad Sharawi |Thomas Joscelyn

Profiles of commanders in the new Syrian army’s regional divisions | On January 29, Syria’s new leadership announced the dissolution of the Assad regime’s Syrian Arab Army, followed by appointing militia leaders from the civil war to key military positions. FDD’s Long War Journal has identified and profiled several of these figures.
Jund al Aqsa Archives

1 month ago | longwarjournal.org | Ahmad Sharawi |Thomas Joscelyn |David Weinberg |Caleb Weiss

Profiles of commanders in the new Syrian army’s regional divisions | On January 29, Syria’s new leadership announced the dissolution of the Assad regime’s Syrian Arab Army, followed by appointing militia leaders from the civil war to key military positions. FDD’s Long War Journal has identified and profiled several of these figures.
Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani Archives

2 months ago | longwarjournal.org | Bill Roggio |Thomas Joscelyn

Ahmad Sharawi joins Bill for an update on Syria’s ongoing conflict, including: the recent Alawite insurgency against the government led by Abu Muhammad al-Jawlani, the role of jihadist groups and involvement of the Syrian National Army and Syrian Democratic Forces, Israel’s position on minority protection in Syria, and the feasibility of military action in the region.
Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve Archives

2 months ago | longwarjournal.org | Seth J. Frantzman |Thomas Joscelyn

After SDF-Damascus deal, a spotlight on US forces in Syria | US forces in eastern Syria continue to work closely with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian Free Army (SFA). However, the agreement between SDF commander Mazloum Abdi and Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa to integrate eastern Syria into the country’s new governing institutions could affect the US role in Syria and the broader anti-Islamic State campaign.
YPJ Archives

2 months ago | longwarjournal.org | Seth J. Frantzman |Thomas Joscelyn

Analysis: How will the US-backed SDF be affected by PKK leader’s disarmament call? | On February 27, Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan called for his group to disarm and end its conflict with Turkey. The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in eastern Syria have welcomed this statement, which may provide an opportunity for Turkey to change its policy in Syria, affect US policy, and impact SDF relations with the new government in Damascus.