In Fighting the Islamic State, Obama Is a Tortoise and the GOP is Harebrained

Candidates and media may be failing test on juggling the many US priorities
David Ignatius
December 18, 2015

Saudi Arabia Forms Muslim Anti-Terror Coalition

Analysts warn the new coalition, lacking Shia support, could add to sectarian tensions
Ahmed Al Omran and Asa Fitch
December 16, 2015

Islamic State Oil Is Going to Assad, Some to Turkey, US Official Says

Trade in oil continues among opposing forces
Guy Faulconbridge and Jonathan Saul
December 14, 2015

Coalition of the Unwilling: Merkel's Plan B Could Mean End of Schengen

Attempts to contain refugees may result in new bottlenecks for all travelers
Peter Müller, Ralf Neukirch and Andreas Ulrich
December 11, 2015

Imagine America If Steve Jobs’ Father Was Turned Away Because He Was Syrian

Immigration contributes to US economic success
Nick Hanauer
December 10, 2015