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At Last, Some Good News in the Fight Against the Islamic State

Iraqi security forces, with U.S. air support, appear to be making modest gains against the Islamic State. By Bobby Ghosh

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The Terrible Idea of Partnering With Syria's Assad

Why the U.S. teaming up with the Syrian dictator is both an interesting thought experiment and a terrible idea. By Bobby Ghosh

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Why the Bombing of Tripoli Is a Game-Changer

For Washington, airstrikes by Egyptian and U.A.E. jets on Tripoli fighters signal a promising turn for regional players coordinating their own security. By Bobby Ghosh

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A Short History of the Barbaric Terrorists of the Islamic State

How the Islamic State digressed from a Jordanian man's fantasy to an entire region's nightmare. By Bobby Ghosh

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Why ISIL Is Worse Than Al-Qaeda

Is ISIL the new al-Qaeda or are they like the Taliban? Are they more like Hezbollah or Boko Haram? Or Hamas? All of the above, and much more. By Bobby Ghosh

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These Are the Iraqi Communities That Fear ISIL the Most

As the Islamic State gains more ground in Iraq, several minority communities are terrified of genocide. By Bobby Ghosh