Under ISIS's Rule
Life in the Caliphate

A new TAI piece lays out the details of what it’s like to live in ISIS-ruled Mosul.

Iran in Iraq
Iraq Now Mostly Defended by Iran-Backed Militias

New numbers show just how significantly the Shi’ite militias outnumber the Iraqi army.

Greeks Bearing Debts
Disunion in Europe

The Eurogroup and the Greeks are speaking different languages.

World's Policeman
Nigeria Requests US Troops to Fight Boko Haram

Requests like this one are likely to become more frequent.

The Special Relationship in the 21st Century
The President Calls Out British Defense Cuts

Allowing the British military to slip below the 2% NATO target would damage the alliance, the President warns.

The Netanyahu Speech
Bibi Must Come as a Uniter

The President has largely failed to turn America’s Israel policy into a partisan issue. If he speaks to Congress as planned, Bibi would be wise to avoid any appearance of playing politics himself.

A Tale of Two Europes
Europe’s Psychological Gap

Europe’s economies are on diverging paths, making it harder for policymakers trying to address the euro’s problems.

Greeks Bearing Debts
Syriza: Failing for the Future?

Factions within the new Greek ruling party dream of a socialist future that cannot be attained within the eurozone.

Walker and the WaPo
The Real Start of Campaign Season

A WaPo story struck a glancing blow at best, but such attempts to draw blood mark the real start of a presidential campaign.

Saudi Arabia's Geopolitical Muscle
No Silver Lining For Iran in Oil Crash

Iran’s power-producing capacity is far from keeping up with its demand for electricity.

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