Pakistan, March 25 -- At least 133 people were killed when camouflage-clad men armed with automatic weapons opened fire on concertgoers at the Crocus City Hall, about 20 kilometres from the Kremlin. As the devastating attack sent shockwaves across the nation, leading to a declaration of a national day of mourning to honour the victims and their families, the international community is, once again, forced to analyse the security situation in Russia and the looming threat posed by ISIS-K. However, to adequately understand the security implications of the blast in Russia, it is essential to look at the motives of ISIS-K, a militant offshoot. With a specific focus on establishing a caliphate in the Khorasan region, the outfit operates with a ...