The Islamic State
He Asked a 9/11 Plotter About Flight Lessons. How Long Should He Be Punished?
A U.S. soldier went AWOL, dealt firearms illegally, and contacted a terrorist. Now he’s leaving a prison system unprepared to deal with extremists.
Taken by ISIS: One American Father’s Harrowing Journey to Get His Kids Back from the Caliphate
Yousuf and Zahra were trapped somewhere in Syria. We went there to find them.
Iraq's rushed judgement of ISIS members is tearing the country apart
“Some officials are acting based on sectarian motives, and not according to the laws of the state.”
Politicians are freaking out over a podcast about returned Canadian ISIS fighter
Conservative MP demands to know the ISIS fighter's whereabouts and why Canadian police haven't arrested him
White House acknowledges the U.S. is at war in seven countries
“It is important to remember that terrorism is a tactic, and we’ve been devising a strategy to counteract a tactic, while failing to address many of the reasons why the tactic is used in the first place.”
We Asked a Foreign Policy Expert if Trump's Ideas Are As Crazy As Clinton Claims
She wants voters to accept her opponent's insanity as an article of faith.
An Expert Explains Why Iraq's Battle Against ISIS for Fallujah Is So Important
The end of a brutal siege could be a badly needed victory for the Iraqi army—or an opportunity for ISIS to score more propaganda points.
How Scared Should I Be of Terrorism?
If we all get super scared of the Islamic State, can we make it go away?
North Korea Is 'One Pandemic Away From Collapse' Says Former US Nuclear Negotiator
Victor Cha, a US representative in the Six Party Talks, discusses North Korea's nuclear threat, Pyongyang's relationship with Beijing, and what could end the Kim regime.
We Asked an Expert What the 'Ceasefire' Between the US and Russia in Syria Really Means
Does this agreement between the US and Russia mean that the conditions on the ground will change, or that we're any closer to actual peace?