Kyle Orton

Kyle Orton is an independent terrorism analyst. He tweets at @KyleWOrton

Yahya Sinwar’s killing has left Hamas in disarray Without its leader, the group risks fragmenting

17 Oct 2024

Hassan Nasrallah’s death could mark the end of Hezbollah The mystique surrounding the terrorist group has been shattered

28 Sep 2024

Yahya Sinwar’s Hamas appointment strengthens Iran’s hand The new leader is a loyal soldier in the IRGC’s regional jihad

07 Aug 2024

Is there a conspiracy behind the Moscow terrorist attack? Russia's unusual response to the atrocity has provoked questions

26 Mar 2024

The Saudi-Iran pact is no triumph for China US influence in the Middle East may be declining, but the real winner is Russia

14 Mar 2023

Who’s behind the Imran Khan shooting? Allies of the former Pakistani PM are claiming a conspiracy

04 Nov 2022

Ayman al-Zawahiri’s death is not the end of al-Qaeda The terrorist group is using Afghanistan for cover

02 Aug 2022

Has the Taliban’s Supreme Leader come back from the dead? Nobody really knows if Hibatullah Akhundzada is alive or not

01 Nov 2021

Can India contain the Taliban? Historically, it has led the resistance — but this time could be different

06 Oct 2021

Will the Taliban face resistance? Watch Tajikistan World powers are vying for influence in this small Asian country

01 Oct 2021

Why Britain is uniquely vulnerable to a new wave of terrorism Deep links with Pakistan will open the door to terrorists

10 Sep 2021

Under Taliban rule, ISKP will flourish That there will be no functional state is to the terrorist group's advantage

01 Sep 2021

As Kabul burns, we need to talk about Pakistan The country has deep links with groups like the Taliban

26 Aug 2021