Tag Archives: ISIS

Why the Military Campaign Against ISIS Will Fail

Thoughts on the future of the Arab world.

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More Geopolitical Fumbles by the United States

U.S. bombing, reluctant Arab friends and ill trained Iraqi troops to save the world?

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Saudi Arabia: U.S. Ally or Enemy in the Fight Against ISIS?

Riyadh has played a dubious role in combating the Islamic State and their partners.

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ISIS Crisis: Blame Germany and China?

Terrorism is inspired and financed by the failings of the global economy.

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Willful Ignorance on Foreign Policy

Stability through strength was and is a phantom concept

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The Dumbest U.S. Foreign Policy Question Asked This Century

What do U.S. politicians mean when they say they want to save Syria?

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The New (Dis)Order of the Middle East

To understand the Middle East today and its future, the Europe of the 19th century provides intriguing parallels.

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Who Lost Iraq? Inside an American Battle

Why are the U.S. media not holding U.S. officials responsible for Iraq’s destruction?

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Pakistan Needs Regional and Global Alliances to Fight the Extremists

Will the attack on Karachi’s airport change the way Pakistan’s government deals with the Taliban?

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