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Terrorism risks rising in Malaysia as Islamic State militants return
December 22, 2017 7 min. read

With the demise of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and the fall of Marawi in the Philippines, how will Malaysia handle the prospect of returning fighters? Malaysia’s Deputy Home Minister Nur Jazlan Mohamed recently expressed concerns over the threat of returning militants from the Middle East and the Philippines. The fall of Marawi, following the deaths of […]

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The Day after ISIS in Iraq
January 17, 2017 5 min. read

It is crucial to plan beyond the short-term military strategy and work to create a new environment in which ISIS or its successor cannot re-emerge.

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Turkey’s Syrian Blowback
January 14, 2017 6 min. read

The current Turkish struggle with IS is a complete reversal from the early years of the Syrian civil war, when Turkey supported opposition against Assad.

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An Independent Kurdistan under U.S. Protection?
October 24, 2016 11 min. read

An independent Kurdistan under U.S. protection would unite Iraqi and Syrian Kurdistan as well as minority areas of Assyrians, Turkomans, Yezidi and others.

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Social Media Now on Conflicts’ Front Lines
September 19, 2016 4 min. read

Social media is now on the front lines of many international conflicts with clicks and ‘follows’ being the new version of voting with your feet.

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Can the Mujahidin Teach Us About ISIS?
September 6, 2016 5 min. read

History never repeats; but it rhymes, and it often echoes. What can Robert Kaplan’s study of the mujahidin teach us about ISIS?

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Can the U.S. and Russia Work Together to Save Syria?
August 29, 2016 4 min. read

While the U.S. and Russia are backing opposing sides in Syria, there are signs the two may join forces to combat ISIS and bring some relief to civilians.

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The Strategy Behind Single-Assailant Terrorist Attacks
August 22, 2016 4 min. read

The recent surge of “lone-wolf” operations, is part of ISIS’ strategy to create a climate of insecurity and portray itself as wide-reaching.

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John McCain Blames ISIS on Obama
July 5, 2016 7 min. read

Senator McCain has blamed President Obama’s Iraq policy for the terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida. His argument doesn’t stand scrutiny.

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Whose Foot Will Drop in Oman?
June 27, 2016 5 min. read

From an impoverished land into a prosperous nation with military agreements with the U.S. and the UK, Oman’s progress may come crashing to a halt.

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Sunni Areas Post-ISIS: Occupation by Sunni Powers?
June 24, 2016 8 min. read

Current governments of Syria, Iraq and Kurdistan should rule over their ethnic populations while Sunni areas should be occupied by foreign Sunni powers.

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