In the midst of the news and the diplomatic, political, and military back-and-forth between America and Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz—what do you know about the Strait of Hormuz!—the danger of terrorist groups is forgotten, or deliberately ignored by some, and some delude themselves that this danger has vanished or become trivial, because media cameras have—except occasionally—averted their eyes from it.

But, aside from the classification of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps itself as a terrorist group along with its regional affiliates, the threat of ISIS, al-Qaeda, and their offshoots remains persistent, rooted, active, and effective.

Have you not heard the news of ISIS operations in Syria itself these days, under the rule of the new era?!

And the news of ISIS, al-Qaeda, and their local variants in the heart of the African continent in Mali, Nigeria, and elsewhere?

Hence, the need remains to act against this threat in all forms of action, including regional and international alliances.

Recently, the Islamic Military Alliance to Fight Terrorism, in partnership with Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, and in cooperation with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC), organized a dialogue session titled 'Building Capacity in Low-Capacity, High-Risk Environments' as part of the side events of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week, held at UN headquarters in New York City.

The Secretary-General of the Islamic Military Alliance to Fight Terrorism, Major General Mohammed Al-Mughidi, stated in his speech that the evolving threats related to terrorist financing necessitate strengthening international cooperation to confront this cross-border threat.

Yes, it is a threat that crosses borders not only geographical, but also cultural, mental, and social boundaries. Proof of that is finding an Arab person with a terrorist group in the heart of Africa or the heart of Asia, a French person fighting in the deserts of Iraq and Syria, or an Afghan from the Revolutionary Guard group in the valleys of Yemen or the plains of Syria.

This kind of danger is not a passing summer cloud, but a permanent problem that requires continuous work, starting and ending with the mind.

And this is not a cause for despair, but rather a stimulus for creativity and a trigger for determination, and an opportunity for continuous non-seasonal awareness. Indeed, it is even an opportunity for artistic creators to swim in this strange sea. In this regard, we recall Egyptian artistic masterpieces such as the series 'Al-Aila' and the courageous films of Adel Imam, and many other exciting works.

The point is that confronting this threat may be an opportunity to sharpen the capabilities of security and intelligence personnel and improve their quality, just as it is a flame that guides creators and excites their enthusiasm!