Pakistan Seeks Control of Its Afghanistan Endgame

Using the strategic arm of the Taliban, Pakistan hastens US exit
Bruce Riedel
September 30, 2011

The World After 9/11 – Part II

Reaching beyond its home base in Pakistan, Lashkar-e-Taiba strives for global jihad
Stephen Tankel
September 8, 2011

The World After 9/11 – Part I

Al Qaeda is intent on provoking war to launch caliphate and upend global powers
Bruce Riedel
September 6, 2011

Globalizing Insurgency in Somalia

Amid dire poverty and famine, Somali-insurgency al-Shabab conducts transnational recruitment
Christopher Anzalone
August 23, 2011

Private Prayers for Assad's Survival

Syria's tough regime represents stability for Iraq, the US, Saudi Arabia, Israel and others
Dilip Hiro
June 7, 2011

The Battle for Pakistan

Pakistani military's use of extremists to target India has backfired
Bruce Riedel
June 2, 2011
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With Belgian Terrorist Attacks, Strains on a Battered Europe Grow

Response to terrorism: The EU cannot afford to cower, break up or rely on extreme responses
Griff Witte
March 25, 2016

The Long, Thorny Path to Calling ISIS “Genocidal”

Linking ISIS with genocide provides a rationale for the US to step up the fight
Adam Chandler
March 18, 2016

Leaked IS Documents Identify Thousands of Jihadis

If true, the report suggests the terrorist group is fumbling and fending off disgruntled ranks
Stuart Ramsay
March 10, 2016

Radioactive Material Stolen in Iraq Raises Security Concerns

Authorities worry about accidental or intentional contamination
Ahmed Rasheed, Aref Mohammed and Stephen Kalin
February 19, 2016

Tears and Destruction Amid Turkey PKK Crackdown

The US and the EU suggest that Turkey focus on battling the Islamic State
Mark Lowen
January 27, 2016
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