In recent weeks, authorities in Australia have linked a mass shooting at Bondi Beach to ISIS, also known as the Islamic State, while in Syria, two U.S. service members and an American civilian were killed in an attack blamed on the terrorist group. This resurgence of ISIS comes six years after President Trump announced the U.S. had "obliterated his caliphate 100" following the death of the group's leader.

According to Aaron Zelin, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, ISIS's influence has not disappeared despite the loss of its territorial stronghold in the Middle East. "ISIS's ideology has been able to spread and adapt to different contexts," Zelin said. "They've been able to use social media and other online platforms to disseminate their message and recruit new members."

The group's ability to evolve and adapt has allowed it to maintain a presence in various parts of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. In some regions, ISIS has been able to establish a foothold through local affiliates and sympathizers. For example, in the Sahel region of Africa, ISIS has been linked to attacks on civilians and security forces.

The resurgence of ISIS has significant implications for global security and counterterrorism efforts. "The threat posed by ISIS is not just limited to the Middle East," said Zelin. "Their ideology has the potential to inspire attacks in other parts of the world, including the West." The group's ability to inspire lone-wolf attacks, such as the one at Bondi Beach, highlights the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies.

The current status of ISIS is complex and multifaceted. While the group has lost its territorial stronghold, it remains a potent force in the global terrorist landscape. Its ability to adapt and evolve has allowed it to maintain a presence in various parts of the world, and its ideology continues to inspire attacks and recruit new members. As Zelin noted, "The threat posed by ISIS is not going away anytime soon."

Next developments in the fight against ISIS are likely to focus on disrupting the group's online presence and countering its ideology. Law enforcement agencies and counterterrorism experts will continue to work together to identify and disrupt ISIS's networks and prevent further attacks. The international community will also need to address the root causes of extremism and work to prevent the spread of ISIS's ideology.