Islamism and Modernity
More Evidence that ISIS Fails the Reality Test

ISIS isn’t able to turn Islamic extremism into a workable governing ideology.

Europe & the Refugee Crisis
Will the EU’s Bargain with Turkey Last?

The money is real—but the other promises are open to question.

Russia & the Middle East
Russia Adds Troops to Syria, Opens New Air Base

Reports are also circulating of outreach, air assistance to Kurds.

Africa's God Wars
Pope Turns Attention to “God Wars”

Pope visits the Central African Republic. Other Western leaders should take note of what he said there.

The World on Fire
President Obama’s Foreign Policy Legacy, Libya Edition

The President jets to Paris climate conference while ISIS tightens its hold on Libya.

Hamtramck MI
Integration, American Style

In America’s first majority-Muslim town, old immigrant patterns give cause for hope.

after paris
Le Pen Leads First Poll after Paris

If you’re looking for culprits, don’t forget the centrists.

(Wrong) Crisis in the Middle East
John Kerry Goes to His Happy Place

Secretary Kerry reopens Arab-Israeli peace efforts as world burns around him.

Foreign Policy Adrift
Oil Spikes after Jet Strike

President Obama’s pivot away from the Middle East was only possible because of his belief that what happened in the Middle East could stay in the Middle East. But we are now seeing how false that belief is.

The European Immigration Crisis
German Jewish Leader Calls for Migrant Limits

Call marks a split among international Jewish leaders on the refugee question.

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