Just like bin Laden and Al Qaeda, the Islamic State views attacks on it as a means to win recruit more fighters and suicide bombers.
Islamic State Seeks to Lure West Into Ground War
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Conn Hallinan’s 2015 “Are You Serious?” Awards
Each year Conn Hallinan presents awards to individuals, companies and governments that make following the news a daily adventure.
Raining on Burma’s Parade
Aung San Suu Kyi either sees her sphere of influence as very limited or she is genuinely biased against Burma’s ethnic groups.
Aversion to Arabic a Common Symptom of Islamophobia
In the United States, a common manifestation of Islamophobia is an adverse reaction to the Arabic language.
How Should We Deal With War Criminals?
The eternal dilemma of prosecuting war criminals is that they are usually charged and tried by the victors.
Vladimir Putin: Sweetheart
That is, if concern for the fate of fellow tyrants like Syrian President Assad makes him a sensitive guy.
Manganese: Burkina Faso’s New Resource Curse
Manganese mining is a linchpin of Burkina Faso’s corruption and oppression.
Is Russia Actually Targeting Civilians in Syria?
According to Amnesty International, bombing by Russia results in killing 16 civilians for every one Islamic State fighter.
Islamic State Hides in Plain Sight
Islamic State leaders evade airstrikes through mingling with citizens and never letting the grass grow under them.
Spain Says “No” to Austerity
With its elections, Spain takes steps to free itself from the European Union’s tight-fisted policies.