Welcome to Caspian Tides, the Caspian Policy Center’s new monthly podcast unpacking the major issues facing the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

On our inaugural episode, we delve into Islamic State - Khorasan Province, the Afghanistan-based offshoot of the Islamic State. In recent months, ISKP has grabbed major headlines not only for attacks conducted within Afghanistan, but also for major attacks in Iran, Russia, and Europe. What distinguishes ISKP from other terror groups and how does it interact with Central Asia? To answer these questions and more, we welcome our expert guests, Dr. Tricia Bacon of American University and Dr. Gavin Helf of the United States Institute of Peace.