Iranian-Backed Militias Are Helping Fight ISIS, And That’s A Huge Problem
Iranian religious fighters see the fight against ISIS as a great way to subjugate the Sunni areas of Iraq and bring them under Iran’s influence and even control.
Why The Best Solution For Syria Is Partition
Can one support freedom and security for both majorities and minorities? This is the biggest question looming over U.S. policy in the Middle East, particularly for our involvement in Syria.
Trump Won’t Do What Is Necessary To Defeat ISIS Because That Would Be War
Defeating ISIS would most likely necessitate a holistic, long-term approach in Iraq along the lines of the 2007 surge. But this would cost the president significant political capital.
We Need To Destroy ISIS, And We Need To Destroy It Now
If the U.S. is going to wage war against ISIS, it should be effective. That means more air power to prevent our Middle East concerns from totally imploding