Ideas
The War on ISIS: What’s the Endgame?
Nobody’s focused on winning the peace. That’s a big problem.
Policy
Hollande Tries to Rally the World to France’s War on ISIS
But many countries have their own reasons, and strategies, for fighting the terror group.
Ideas
Here’s What’s Keeping the World from Uniting Against ISIS
People need a common story before they will go to war with an enemy. ISIS has one. The rest of the world does not.
Science & Tech
ISIS-Endorsed Encryption Provider to Begin Screening Customers
The software company Silent Circle hopes to mitigate nefarious use of encryption by closely monitoring how it's clients pay for the service.
Ideas
The Unintended Consequences of Containing ISIS
The Paris attacks have prompted calls for a stronger military response to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. But restraint may be the better course of action.
Ideas
Bombing Syria Won’t Make Paris Safer
The enemy France and Europe are struggling against is far closer to home.
Policy
Clinton Details A More Aggressive US Plan for Middle East, Terrorism
The Democratic front-runner calls for an ‘intelligence surge,’ increased special operations, and more of nearly every U.S. tool to fight terrorism.
Threats
Three Ways ISIS Gets Its Money
“It seems to me … that terrorist groups will do anything for money.”
Science & Tech
Restricting Encryption Would Not Have Prevented the Paris Attacks
Despite what intelligence officials say, limiting information security would do little to thwart terrorism.
Threats
Brussels Has Become the Jihadist Capital of Europe
In the last few years, one particular suburb has been at the heart of a thriving black market where military weapons can be bought in record time.
Policy
Here's Why Assad and ISIS Hate France's Stake in the Middle East
With both the terror group and the brutal president blaming the Paris attacks on French foreign policy, it's worth asking: what is that policy?
Ideas
America Isn't Losing the War of Ideas to ISIS
In every era, the same alarms bells have sounded. The rise of the Internet, however, could make this one different.
Business
Meet the New Army General in Charge of the ISIS War
Army Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland is now commanding the counter-ISIS campaign; Officials name Nagata’s successor at SOCOM Central.
Science & Tech
Pentagon: State Doesn’t Have Enough People Tweeting At ISIS
In the war of online influence, the U.S. is gaining ground but is still hopelessly outmanned.
Threats
Obama Cancels Syrian Train-and-Equip Program
The Pentagon now plans to focus on training just key Syrian leaders and sending more arms — and air cover — to fighters already on the ground.
Ideas
We Never Thought Training Syrians Would Be Easy
When it comes to building capable foreign forces, one can have all the will, skill, money, and allies – but no guarantees.
Threats
Allen Quits ISIS War Envoy Job, One Year After Calling for Group’s Destruction
The retired general begged President Obama to “destroy” ISIS and was then appointed to help do it.
Threats
US Train-and-Equip Program, by the Numbers: 9 Fighting, 18 MIA, 1 Killed
Pentagon updates the tally just days after CENTCOM shocked senators by reporting that only ‘4 or 5’ Syrians remained in the fight.
Ideas
Today’s Terrorists Want To Inspire
How terrorism has—and hasn’t—changed, from the Algerian War to ISIS.
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