War Against the Islamic State

Countries in the Middle East scramble for new alliances
Talmiz Ahmad
October 1, 2014

Watch Three Mideastern Developments Very Carefully

Islamic State violence may spur new Sunni-Shia cooperation
Rami G. Khouri
September 29, 2014

Wider Strategy Needed to Deal With Terrorists

Only a united coalition can tackle instability and other root causes of terrorism
Mohammed Fahad Al-Harthi
September 12, 2014

Obama's Legal Rationale for ISIS Strikes

Obama relies on 2001 authorization on 9/11 attackers to attack Islamic State
Spencer Ackerman
September 11, 2014

Longtime Rivals Look to Team Up to Confront ISIS

United effort could defeat terrorist group that thrives on conflict and power vacuums
Tim Arango
September 11, 2014