The Islamic State’s Terror New Tendencies in Central Asia and Effects

Abstract

This currently, the Islamic State (IS) is expanding eastward after its collapse in Syria and Iraq, threatening the security of Central Asia and China. In Central Asia, IS adopted polycentric and decentralized management, with members from different organizations and professions. These terrorists have attacked various targets and spread extremist ideas. Also, more jihadists have transferred or returned to Central Asia. They imposed pressure and stability threat to Central Asia and China. In China, the influence of IS lies not in occupation of territory, but the ideological penetration of separatism, extremism and terrorism into western China which weakens people’s sense of national identity.