Backgrounder: Differentiating between Islamic State & Al-Qaeda
One has altered the Middle Eastern map, and the other has proven far more resilient than many believed possible.
Al-Qaeda and Islamic State Vie for Supremacy in West Africa
Islamic State and Al-Qaeda in the Maghreb are locked in a fierce competition for one of the most lucrative frontiers of global jihad: West Africa.
Military Strikes a Potential Boon for Islamic State in Libya
A Western military intervention will not work against Islamic State in Libya
Backgrounder: 2016 Iran Elections
An in-depth look at the institutions, candidates, and impact of Iran’s upcoming elections in 2016.
A Brief History of the Shiite-Sunni Conflict
A thorough understanding of the current crisis in the Middle East begins at Islam’s great schism and its enduring geopolitical impact.
In Search of a Resolution to the Syrian War, Refugee Crisis
How does one solve a crisis that spans from superpower geopolitics, to entrenched global criminal networks, all the way down to the indelible human urge to seek a better life
2015 Refugee Crisis Reminds Europe There Is a Real War in Syria
The Syrian refugee crisis can only be solved by addressing the root causes of the conflict. If not then the flow of refugees is just getting started.
America, Meet ‘Berlustrump’
The similarities between Donald Trump and Silvio Berlusconi reflect a rising wave of populism in Western democracy – one that could sweep Donald Trump into power.
The Ba’athist Roots of Islamic State
It’s not religious fervor that makes Islamic State such a formidable foe on the battlefield.
‘Death to America’ in the Age of Goshayesh: Iran’s Internal Struggle to Accept the Nuclear Deal
It’s not just the United States where the nuclear deal is controversial. In Iran, it has set the stage for an epic battle between the conservative and reformist elements of Iranian politics.
