Some Good Might Come of the Islamic State
The Islamic State’s fanaticism might mark the complete and final failure of political Islam.
Asia
Repeating Vietnam: The Withdrawal from Afghanistan
America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan is eerily similar to the way it abandoned South Vietnam.
India’s Modi Relaxes Labor Inspections, Reduces Compliance
The conservative prime minister makes it easier for businesses to comply with rigid labor laws.
Don’t Blame Turkey for “Dragging Its Feet” in Syria
Expecting Turkey to aid Kurdish separatists without a plan to remove Bashar Assad is unreasonable.
Afghanistan Finally Signs Security Agreement
Afghanistan’s new president ratifies a long-term security accord with the United States.
Bashar Assad: Root of Islamic State’s Evil
A strategy to defeat the Islamists would be incomplete without a plan to remove its sponsor in Damascus.
As Allies Battle Islamists, Turkey Still Focused on Defeating Assad
Turkey supports the campaign against the Islamic State but insists Bashar Assad is part of the problem.
Arabs, Americans Launch Strikes Against Islamic State
But airstrikes alone are unlikely to defeat the Islamist group.
Shared Values Don’t Make an Indo-American Alliance
India and the United States may have similar values, but even Narendra Modi can’t gloss over divergent interests.
Iran, Syria Are No Allies in Defeating the Islamic State
Enemies of America that enabled the Islamic State in the first place can hardly be expected to help defeat it.
Iraq Installs New Government as Sectarian Divisions Deepen
Iraq has a more inclusive government but Kurdish and Shia militants are carrying out reprisals against Sunnis.
Obama: Will Defeat Iraqi Militants, No Ground Troops
Barack Obama calls on Sunni allies in the Middle East to help defeat the Islamic State in Iraq.
Abe’s Refusal to Shake Up Japan’s Labor Market Spells Decline
Young Japanese can’t find the job security they need to start a family. Their government is doing nothing to help.
Iraq’s Maliki Refuses to Stand Down After Successor Named
Iraq’s president asks Haider al-Abadi to form a new government but Nouri al-Maliki refuses to stand down.
Erdoğan Victory Reinforces Turkey’s Islamization
The Turkish leader could use his election victory to marginalize opponents, further polarizing society.