Commentary / World Nov 20, 2018

Now the U.S. Congress can push Saudi Arabia on Yemen

Control of the House will enable Democratic lawmakers to exercise greater oversight of U.S. military involvement in the Saudi-led war.

Commentary / World Nov 24, 2017

Saudi Arabia has overreached on Iran, Lebanon

Saudi Arabia and Iran's proxy battles are at the root of much of the death and destruction in the Middle East in recent years.

Commentary / World Jul 4, 2017

Mosul's fall won't stop Islamic State group spreading fear

By relying on lone wolf attacks by individuals who are self-radicalized, Islamic State can continue to spread fear even as its caliphate crumbles.

Commentary / World Feb 10, 2017

Trump's tough talk on Iran doomed to backfire

Donald Trump's antagonism against Iran will ultimately hamper his ability to confront Islamic State and other jihadis — his No. 1 enemy.

Commentary / World Nov 7, 2016

Baghdadi signals IS' next move

Does the Islamic State leader's apocalyptic tone signal the beginning of the end of the extremist group's "caliphate"?

Commentary / World Oct 28, 2016

In battle for Mosul, Syria could be the real loser

When it is eventually forced out of the Iraqi city of Mosul, Islamic State will want to prove its resiliency in neighboring Syria.

Commentary / World Oct 24, 2016

To halt conflict in Yemen, U.S. must cut Saudi aid

The Obama administration must answer for its support of the Saudi campaign, which is prolonging a conflict that has claimed the lives of at least 10,000 people and displaced 3 million.

Commentary / World Oct 5, 2016

IS becoming more dangerous as it weakens

As it loses strength and territory in Syria and Iraq, IS will lash out with more attacks around the world.

Commentary / World Jul 28, 2016

The jihadi-inspired wave of 'lone wolf' attacks

A veteran al-Qaida leader is a major inspiration of the "leaderless jihad" strategy that is now wreaking havoc and spreading fear in the West and in the Middle East.