The “War On Terror” is entering its 16th year. But why does it have such a hold over Americans’ lives, culture and politics?
The West and War: Culture Driving Conflict

When the world’s dominant culture exalts war, it is no wonder there is so much of it.
The U.S.-Syria Scandal: Supporting Sectarian War

Senior Obama administration officials were aware from 2012 that a war to overthrow Assad would inevitably become a sectarian bloodbath.
The “Boytrap”: When the Islamic State Goes to Play Soccer

With mosques under surveillance, IS turns to soccer for recruitment
Who Drives Political Violence in Pakistan?

Pakistan’s generals like to blame their country’s cycle of political violence on foreign forces. In reality, it is largely home-made.
Fighting Terrorists? Needed: More Effective Battle of Ideas

There are different kinds of terrorists. Understanding the variations could help stop them.
Orlando and the War on Terror

A narrative that treats the U.S. as the unsuspecting victim of attacks by supporters of ISIS is misleading.
The World Is Still Becoming One

The biggest political challenge of the 21st century will not be terrorism. It will be borders.
The United States: Still Trapped by Fear

What is keeping Americans in a September 2001 mentality almost a decade and a half later?