The Not-So United Front Against the Islamic State
With much of the world seemingly arrayed against the Islamic State, how is the group still so powerful?
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Category: Middle East
A Cold War in the Middle East
Recent developments in the Middle East — from pro-democracy protests in Bahrain to the current crisis in Yemen — form the backdrop of a rapidly escalating tug-of-war between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
America’s Myopic Middle Eastern Security Policy
The expansion of ISIS not only poses a direct military threat, but also distracts from other important regional issues such as nuclear proliferation.
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The Dark Side of the Israeli Elections
Tyler Bowen analyzes how Netanyahu’s reelection is reflective of deep-seated xenophobia in Israeli society, particular within its settler population.
America’s Future in Afghanistan
Although full U.S. combat operations officially ended in Afghanistan in 2014, the fight against extremism rages on.
Step Back, Mr. Prime Minister
With the reelection of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the two-state solution appears to be off the table indefinitely, which is bad news for Israeli foreign policy.
US Aid to Kurdish Peshmerga – A Double-Edged Sword
Despite contrary claims from the US government, the actions of Kurdish Peshmerga in the conflict against ISIS suggest anything but a partnership of reliability and stability.
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“We Don’t Negotiate With Terrorists” – The Economics of Hostage Taking
In the past year alone, ISIS has reportedly received over $35 million in ransoms, leading many to question the decision of some states to negotiate with terrorists in order to free kidnapped citizens.
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Why Obama’s AUMF Has Nothing to Do with Legality
President Obama’s recently proposed AUMF against the Islamic State is meant to serve political, not legal, ends.
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