In‑Depth Analysis: Full PDF Available Below This policy brief examines the enduring strategic relevance of ISIS and challenges the assumption that the organization no longer poses a meaningful threat to the U.S. homeland. Using New Mexico as a focused case study, the analysis highlights overlooked vulnerabilities in state‑level counterterrorism posture, including outdated public resources, training gaps, and underreported indicators of radicalization. Drawing on open‑source i

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