America’s Saudi Liability
Saudi Arabia's execution of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr demonstrates that Riyadh is able to act with growing impunity in the Middle East. It also signals a potentially dangerous shift in American-Saudi relations.
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From ‘Facebook Revolution’ to ‘Twitter Jihad’
Five years on, researchers weigh in on how we got from Tunisia and the Arab Spring to where we are now.
America’s Depressing Double Standard on Religious Violence
After Paris, Colorado Springs, and San Bernardino, can the American public come to grips with the skewed nature of our fear of terrorism?
These Are the Westerners Joining ISIS
A new paper identifies the Westerners finding their way to Iraq and Syria—and how great a threat they pose, and what should be done to stop them.
Is There Really a Link Between Climate Change and National Security?
It would appear so, going by current research.
How Will the Paris Attacks Shift Russia’s Role on the World Stage?
In committing to an expanded front against ISIS, France risks having the most to lose, while Russia has the most to gain.
Five Keys to Understanding ISIS
Despite the media floodlight and intense scrutiny by governments around the world, the organization is still poorly understood.
How Belief in God Makes a Fighter’s Adversaries Seem Less Menacing
New research finds thoughts of religion lead us to view potential enemies as less formidable.
What’s the Real Goal of Islamic Terrorists?
Israeli researchers suggest it may be inciting an anti-Muslim backlash.
Don’t Give ISIS What It Wants
In the aftermath of the horrific terror attacks in Paris, it's important that the West not play right into the terrorist state's hands.