Ideas
The Roots of the Islamic State's Appeal
ISIS's rise is related to Islam. The question is: How? By Shadi Hamid
Ideas
Counterterrorism Messaging Needs To Move From State to CIA
The information battleground against the Islamic State should be fought by the CIA. Here’s why. By Philip Seib
Threats
The Allure of Radical Islam in Canada
Understanding the roots of the sudden spike of violence to hit America's northern neighbor. By David Frum
Threats
Does the US Need a Task Force To Negotiate With Terrorists?
Diane and John Foley want to start a conversation on the U.S. policy that they say led to their son's execution by ISIS. By Matt Vasilogambros
Threats
The World's Wealthiest Terrorists
ISIS has made at least $20 million in ransom this year and millions more in oil revenues, the Treasury Department said Thursday. By Russell Berman
Threats
The Aftermath of the Shooting in Ottawa
Here's what we know about the victim and the shooter in Wednesday's deadly attack on Canada's capital. By Polly Mosendz
Threats
What the Colorado Teens Headed for Syria Tell Us About ISIS
Now more than ever, the Islamic State group's online recruitment efforts appear to be attracting more young people from far outside the Middle East. By Polly Mosendz
Science & Tech
ISIS Is Better Than Al-Qaeda At Using the Internet
Both terrorist groups have embraced digital communications to spread their message. However, its the newer organization that has made a much bigger impact. By Laura Ryan.
Threats
Five Reasons To Pay Attention to Boko Haram’s Latest Video
While the public has largely forgotten about the extremist group Boko Haram, a new video suggests their campaign of terror and violence across Nigeria is far from finished. By Jacob Zenn and Allen Grane
Threats
Report: Mortars Land in Baghdad’s Green Zone
Islamic State fighters are closing in on the Iraqi capital. By Stephanie Gaskell
Science & Tech
Taliban Spokesman Gives Away His Hiding Spot on Twitter
Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid made a series of tweets last week which accidentally geolocated him to Sindh, Pakistan. By Adam Epstein
Policy
Meet the Muslim Leader Helping Obama Fight ISIL
Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah is part of a broader White House push to understand religion's potential to curb violent extremism. By Kaveh Waddell
Policy
The Evolution of a War President in Six Speeches
Gone was the talk of moving beyond war and closing Guantanamo. In its place was ISIL and more references to 'terror' than all of his previous UN speeches combined. By George E. Condon, Jr.
Threats
Al-Qaeda's Former Spokesman Is Sentenced to Life in Prison
Sulaiman Abu Ghayth was a close ally to Osama bin Laden leading up to and after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. By Dustin Volz
Threats
US Begins Air Strikes in Syria
A year after President Obama drew a red line over the use of chemical weapons, the U.S. military conducts air strikes in Syria. By Stephanie Gaskell
Threats
Obama's ISIL Strategy Includes Reaching Out to Muslims in the US
The Department of Homeland Security says Muslim American communities need to be the 'front lines' against efforts to recruit youths to join the Islamic State. By Charles S. Clark
Threats
Are We Downplaying the Risks of Homegrown Terrorism?
Since 9/11, Americans radicalized in the U.S. have been most lethal. So why isn't there more debate about the risk of blowback from the war on ISIL? By Robert Wright
Threats
The Islamic State Threat May Be Extending to the Asia-Pacific
Australian security forces raided hundreds of homes of suspected ISIL supporters in Sydney and Brisbane after intelligence revealed plans of a public beheading. By Lily Kuo
Science & Tech
The Islamic State Is Losing the Twitter War
The Islamic State won’t be waging war in 140 characters or less. By Patrick Tucker
Threats
Inviting Arab States To Fight Terrorism is Just Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Pain
Allying with governments and their militaries that populations detest is no way to curb extremism. By Sarah Chayes
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