ISIS is intent on forming its own state, but it may turn to international terrorism next.
Apathy and Denial Won’t Make ISIS Go Away
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Iraq
The “Responsibility to Protect” Is Buried in Iraq
After the war in Iraq, is it feasible to invoke the Responsibility to Protect doctrine to protect civilians from ISIS?
America Should Open Its Doors to Iraqis
Iraq’s dire refugee crisis is posing a humanitarian and political challenge to the Obama administration.
The Most Obvious Way for Iraq to Fend Off ISIS
Iraq President Nouri al-Maliki’s attention remains divided.
Maliki Big Loser in the Blame Game
However vindictive and mule-headed, Prime Minister Maliki doesn’t deserve all the blame for the success of ISIS in Iraq.
The Two Faces of ISIS: Summary Executions and Planting Flowers
The march of the Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham is marked by both savagery and the provision of social services.
Why ISIS Shouldn’t Be Branded Terrorists
Terrorism leads to panicked over-reaction.
A Quick Resolution to the ISIS Offensive Not Likely
It could bog down like the Iran-Iraq War.
The Real Causes of Iraq’s Problems
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki isn’t the only one responsible for Iraq’s woes — history, U.S. foreign policy, and meddling neighbors are also to blame.
ISIS: Common Enemy of Iran and the United States
It’s ironic that Iraq’s last two enemies now stand ready to defend it against a third, ISIS.