Why There Is So Little Attention for the Islamic State’s Defeat
In part because the caliphate was never as big a threat as Republicans made it out to be.
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Trump Doesn’t Deserve Credit for Defeating the Islamic State
Barack Obama’s strategy — not Donald Trump’s bluster — is wiping out the Islamists.
After Caliphate’s Fall, A Spending Challenge
Once the Islamic State is defeated, governments will face the challenge of rebuilding.
Dark Side to Coalition’s Success Against Islamic State
The more the group is cornered in Iraq, the more of its sympathizers commit terrorist attacks in the West.
Trump Seems to Realize Assad Is No Ally Against Islamic State
The Syrian dictator is not going to help defeat the self-declared caliphate. He helped create it.
Trump’s Plan to Defeat Islamists Looks a Lot Like Obama’s
Donald Trump’s plan to “bomb the hell” out of the Islamic State has been wisely toned down by his generals.
Syria’s Endgame
Syria could become a patchwork of Russian, Turkish and American-backed enclaves.
Defeat in Mosul Will Not Eliminate the Islamic State
Pushing the Islamic State out of Mosul could bring more destruction to the capitals of Europe.
Joining Assad and Russia Against Islamic State Is Foolish
Donald Trump’s pact doesn’t make sense. Neither Assad nor Russia is interested in defeating the Islamists.
After Mosul Falls, What Then?
The Iranians, Russians, Saudis and Turks are all jockeying for influence in Iraq while America looks on wearily.
The Islamic State Works, But That’s No Reason for Peace
The fanatical Sunni group has all the trappings of a state, but it is still beholden to a destructive ideology.
Staying Rational in the Wake of Orlando
Let’s not forget the Islamic State is in the process of being defeated and gay rights are making great strides.
While Trump Talks, Obama Routs Islamic State
The Republican huffs and puffs while the man he wants to succeed is actually killing the terrorists.
NATO Could Destroy Islamic State So Why Don’t They?
The threat the self-declared caliphate poses to the West does not warrant a larger response.
Republicans Should Stop Frightening Voters
Stop pretending a ragtag band of Islamists poses some kind of civilization threat to the United States.