Shooting down Iraqi Army helicopters could result in a wider war against the Islamic State.
While Saudi Arabia Goes to War Abroad, It’s Simmering at Home
To hear Saudi leaders tell it, the kingdom is under constant threat from Iran. But graver threats of their own making lurk at home.
What Purpose Do the Islamic State’s “Faces of Death” Videos Serve?
In the past, the Islamic State’s uber-violent videos may have been part of a recruiting scheme, but their purpose has become more focused.
Our Refugee World
There are more refugees adrift in the world today than ever before. If they formed a country, it would be the 24th most populous on the planet.
Islamic State Turns Moral Relativity on Its Head Once and for All
Recent research reveals that retribution is a natural consequence of a moral code, but the Islamic State is breaking all the rules.
Stephen Walt’s Call to Adopt a Containment Policy Toward the Islamic State
Don’t be surprised to find the Islamic State in the UN one day.
Obama Does Have a Strategy in Iraq: Escalation
Even as Obama admits there’s no military solution in Iraq, the Pentagon is pouring more U.S. troops and weapons into its floundering war on the Islamic State.
The Islamic State Doesn’t Want True Muslims
The Islamic State is experiencing success recruiting Westerners with no religious background, including Islam.
Iraqi Army Overmatched Against Islamic State Fighters
Due to a combination of lack of support, poor training, and constant deployment, the Iraqi Army pales beside the Islamic State.
Is U.S. More Selective in Air Strikes Against Islamic State Than Drone Strikes Elsewhere?
Not exactly, but the U.S. is using great discretion because of the propaganda value to the Islamic State when air strikes kill civilians.