Slouching Toward Iraq
What America's history of nation-building tells us about our failures in Iraq.
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The Case for Passports for the World’s Refugees
There is past precedent for the production of passports for refugees by an international body, and now is the time to use it.
Jordan’s Law of Unintended Consequences
A new law in Jordan designed to counter the threat of ISIS has led to a crackdown on free speech and civil liberties.
The Signs From Suruc
A recent bombing in the town of Suruc has prodded Turkey into re-thinking its approach to ISIS and Syria.
How Turkey’s War on ISIS Is Imperiling a Kurdish Peace
In joining the Western alliance against ISIS, Turkey is fighting its own shadow war as well.
How Speculating Newscasters Keep Us Less Informed
It may seem reasonable for on-air talent to fill airtime with speculation and predictions, but it’s more difficult for us to correct that sort of misinformation later on.
Give Me That Old-Time Religion
From ISIS to the Christian right, three new books explore the modern urge to go back to an original, uncorrupted version of faith.
Why Female Extremists Perplex Us
What makes women join the Islamic State? It's a complicated question that challenges our notion of feminism, culture, and religion, but it's crucial if we are going to defeat ISIS.
Our Approach to Countering Violent Extremism Must Prioritize Women
Defeating groups like ISIS and Boko Haram increasingly relies on women. Not only are women playing a greater role in these organizations, but they are also playing a greater role in stopping them. And until the United States matches its rhetoric on prioritizing women in the fight against violent extremism with action, we won't fully eliminate this kind of terrorism.