Controversial Russian political philosopher Alexander Dugin has ignited fresh global debate after alleging that major extremist groups, including Al-Qaeda and Islamic State, are being manipulated by Western and Israeli intelligence agencies.
In a strongly worded statement, Dugin claimed that “all Salafi, Wahhabi, Al-Qaeda and ISIS groups around the world are instruments of the Central Intelligence Agency and Mossad,” insisting that such factions do not represent true Islam but are instead “Takfiri groups.”
The remarks, which have rapidly circulated across international media and online platforms, have drawn mixed reactions.
While some fringe commentators echoed his sentiments, critics dismissed the claims as unfounded and potentially inflammatory.
Security analysts warn that such sweeping assertions risk deepening misinformation around global terrorism, a complex issue widely studied by intelligence agencies and scholars. Experts maintain that groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda have well-documented ideological roots and operational structures independent of foreign intelligence control.
Dugin, known for his hardline geopolitical views and criticism of Western influence, has frequently courted controversy with statements challenging mainstream narratives on global security.
As reactions continue to pour in, the statement is likely to further polarize opinion, especially in regions already grappling with the impact of extremist violence.
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