The Fall of the House of ISIS
ISIS is on the decline, but the catastrophic political divisions in Iraq and Syria that gave rise to it are no closer to being mended.
A Kumbaya Moment for the Middle East? Hardly.
Despite Washington’s move toward detente with Iran, other regional conflicts — especially in Israel-Palestine, where an “intifada of knives” is underway — are looking as volatile as ever.
The Middle East’s New Nakba
The chain of events set into motion by the U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq is reaching its logical conclusion — the disintegration of multi-ethnic states and a great expulsion of innocents.
Increased Militarization in Iraq Will Contribute to ISIS Problem
Decades of U.S. support for military action by Iraqi governments increase sectarian divide and causes further devastation in the Middle East.
ISIS Unites the World
There’s no better time for Sunni and Shia to sit down together and address not just ISIS but the injustice, intolerance, and inequality that birthed it.
Iraq has deadliest month
July was the deadliest month since 2008 in Iraq.
Syria and the Monarchs: A Perfect Storm
Obama’s decision to arm the Syrian rebels will likely escalate the conflict and torpedo any possibility for a political solution.
On the Brink of Another War
Let’s resist the temptation to intervene in Syria. This time, let’s say ‘lesson learned.’
Video: Syria Crisis Becoming Increasingly Sectarian
Violent video showing Syrian rebels executing soldiers will make it harder for the U.S. to consider direct military engagement.
Trouble on the Other Side of the Euphrates
Iraqi demonstrators are now taking matters into their own hands.
The Somaliazation of Syria
Unless a tactical shift in the balance of power occurs, it is unlikely that either the regime or the rebels will gain control of Syria’s entire territory.
Postcard from Lebanon
Lebanon is being pulled closer yet to Syria’s civil war.
The Wahhabi War on Indonesia’s Shiites
Indonesia’s Shi’a minority is under heavy attack by Saudi-funded Wahhabists.
Harirism Exposed
Lebanon’s billionaire former prime minister is making hay about Hezbollah, but Saad Hariri is doing his own share of sectarian agitation.
Syria and the Dogs of War
Once loosed, the dogs of war range where they will.