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Briefing Room 07.17.2026: JNIM Battles Islamic State, Thai Insurgency Picks Up Strength, Sheikh Hasina Contemplates Return Home.

Simon Whistler · July 18, 2026 · 17 min video · Global

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What this episode covers

Jihadist rivals turn their guns on each other in the Sahel, separatist violence surges in Thailand's deep south, and Bangladesh's ousted leader weighs the risks of a homecoming.

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  1. welcome back to the briefing room the weekly show that a...In the free preview
  2. although we have to insist that the group is far from fi...Insiders
  3. Throughout multiple governments, Thailand has continued ...Insiders
  4. decision to abandon her prosecution in the name of peace...Insiders

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Welcome back to The Briefing Room, the weekly show that asked the enduring

Question, what

Else has been keeping our writers awake at night?

This transcript was generated automatically and may contain errors.

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