Republican Criticism of Islamic State Strategy Feckless
Republicans describe the fight in civilizational terms but don’t call for substantial changes in strategy.
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Obama, Republicans See Terror Threat Differently
Where the president sees a problem to manage, Republicans imagine a civilizational struggle.
British Lawmakers Back Strikes Against Islamists
David Cameron wins support for military action — and splits the opposition Labour Party.
Former Defense Secretary Questions Party’s War Planes
Robert Gates argues against plans from his own Republican Party for war in Syria.
Germany Deploys Frigate, Jets to Fight Islamic State
Germany sends a frigate and military planes to help its allies fight the Islamic State in Syria.
Britain Cannot “Outsource” War: Cameron
Britain’s prime minister makes his case for airstrikes against the fanatical Islamist group.
First French Jets Launch from Aircraft Carrier Near Syria
France carries out its first attacks against the self-declared Islamic State from the Charles de Gaulle.
Modest Proposal to End Syria’s Civil War, Destroy Islamic State
Ending both the Syrian War and the Islamic State will require cooperation unseen since 1945.
Why Turkey Doesn’t Do More to Defeat Islamic State
Turkey’s priorities are suppressing Kurdish nationalism and toppling Bashar Assad in Syria.
After Paris, Obama Stays the Course Against Islamic State
Politicians thumping their chests are letting the shock of the attacks cloud their judgement.
Russia Retaliates Against Islamic State in Syria
Russia expands its airstrikes in Syria after blaming radical Islamists for crashing a Russian airliner.
Why the Hell Would ISIS Attack Paris? Geopolitics of Terrorism
The radical Islamist group is hoping the West will either shrink from the fight or overreact.
Putin Unlikely to Be Much Help Against Islamic State
Russia’s priority in Syria is propping up Bashar Assad, not defeating the self-styled caliphate.
French Warplanes Strike Islamic State Base in Syria
French jets bomb the headquarters of the Islamist group that claimed responsibility for attacks in Paris.
Obama Claims Steady Progress Against Islamists
The president says the self-declared Islamic State has been contained and now the region must do more.