Don't Forget About the Persecuted Christians of Iraq and Syria
Human rights organizations, politicians, and others who fight against religious persecution of any kind must always remember the persecuted Christians of Iraq and Syria.
Swedish Telecom Giant Ericsson Should Compensate ISIS Victims
The multinational company should fund nonprofit organizations helping victims of ISIS brutality.
Amid U.S. Pullout, Afghanistan's Hazaras Fear For Their Future
As violence in Afghanistan increases amid U.S. and NATO troop withdrawal, the country's Hazara ethnic group are arming themselves against what they anticipate will be a war for control between factions competing for control.
ISIS War Crimes Could Go Unpunished Under Trump Plan
Casualties mount as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson works to cut $10 billion from the State Department budget on White House orders.
Psychological Scars in Mosul Mirror the City's Ruins
Iraq's second city, and other areas retaken from Iraq, need more than a military strategy.
The Devastation of Mosul After ISIS, in Photos
Mosul has been reclaimed, but the historic city has been reduced to rubble.
U.S. Army Lost Track of $1 Billion in Weapons: Report
Record-keeping was poor for the U.S. Army arms transfers in Iraq and Kuwait, the government audit obtained by Amnesty International says.
ISIS Will Be Driven from Mosul in May, Iraqi army says
The Iraqi army's chief of staff said the Islamic State group (ISIS) only controlled 3.8 percent of Iraq.
ISIS Group Expands in Southern Syria Near Israel Border
Rebels said the militants were able to extend their area of control in territory that forms a natural barrier between Syria and Israel where the Yarmouk River flows after they overran the towns of Tseel, Sahem al Golan, Adwan and Tel Jamoua.
Iraqi Special Forces Advance Against ISIS in Mosul
The ground troops and a U.S.-led coalition backing them launched rockets and air strikes against the militants, who responded with mortars and sniper fire.
Why a Weaker ISIS in Mosul Is No Good for the EU
ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has called for more attacks.
Why Assad Won't Face Justice Over Chemical Weapons Soon
The U.N. has officially implicated the Syrian Air Force in chemical weapon attacks in Syria.
Chilcot Helps Ensure We Don't Repeat Past Mistakes
The release of the Chilcot Report is a step towards ensuring we don't repeat past mistakes.
Ian Bremmer on Brexit and Donald Trump
Ian Bremmer, a renowned political analyst, gives his take on Trump, the U.K.'s EU Referendum, and their potential implications for the world.
What Drives Radicalization?
A disconnection from society and a search for solidarity factor on the path to radicalization.
Amal Clooney and a Renewed Hope for Justice for Yazidis
The human rights lawyer will represent Yazidi victims of ISIS at the International Criminal Court.
Why Young Syrians Are Joining ISIS
Militant groups are taking advantage of the collapse of the education system inside Syria.
Laptop of Brussels Bomber Reveals New Information
Bakraoui referred to striking Britain, the La Défense business district in Paris, and Civitas.
Will ISIS Emerge as a Long-Term Underground Network?
As ISIS is Driven Back in Iraq, Will it Emerge as a Long-Term Underground Network?
Saudi Troops in Syria Send Shivers Through Tehran
"Boots on the ground" translates into a more powerful hand at the negotiating table.
Where We Went Wrong, From Afghanistan to ISIS
For a time, America's military successes in Afghanistan and Iraq worked to its strategic advantage elsewhere. But not for long.
Don't Blame Obama for Syria's Catastrophic War
The idea that Obama could have put Humpty Dumpty back together ignores inconvenient realities.
The War on Drugs Is Fueling Islamist Terrorism
A way to deprive the terror groups of their cash is to legalize the cocaine and heroin market in Europe.
Is ISIS Poised to Launch Attacks in Southeast Asia?
Indonesian, Malaysian, Philippine and Thai authorities say up to 1,200 have traveled to Syria and Iraq to fight with ISIS.
Obama Weighs In on Trump's Appeal
The president has previously said he doesn't think the real estate mogul will win the election.
Republican Prescriptions for Syria Are Similar to Obama's
Tough talk? Bombing? Advisers? Bring in allies? We're doing it and it's not working.
Clinton: 'We Need to Lay the Foundation for a Second Sunni Awakening'
Clinton pushes for "intensification and acceleration" of the Obama administration's counter-ISIS strategy.
Iraqi Military Launches New Offensive Against ISIS
Iraqi military and Shiite and Sunni militia groups seek to liberate the city of Falluja from the militants.
ISIS Makes Gains Near Ramadi in Iraq
ISIS "stopped us and said we have came to liberate you from these Safavids and rejectionists."
U.N. Warns of Impending Slaughter in Palestinian Camp in Syria
Some 18,000 civilians, including 3,500 children, are caught in the camp outside Damascus.