ISIS
Behind the Syrian war, al-Qaida and ISIS fight for control of jihadi movement
“What ISIL has done is to accomplish some of the things, at an earlier stage in that organization’s development, than al-Qaeda was able to.”
Epoch Times
“What ISIL has done is to accomplish some of the things, at an earlier stage in that organization’s development, than al-Qaeda was able to.”
Epoch Times
Professors David Schanzer and Robin Kirk write that “instead of reacting out of fear, our thinking about the Syrian refugee crisis should begin with understanding that ISIS’s core goal is to convince Muslims around the world that they are not welcome in the West.”
Security Issues, Crime Statistics in the News & Observer
Professors Negar Mottahedeh and Laurent Dubois examine what can happen when online debates move almost as quickly as events themselves.
Political Uncertainty, Forum for Scholars and Public
“The supporters of ISIS outside the region feel marginalized at home and are drawn to the allure of perceived meaning in their actions. Take away the local support of ISIS by instituting real power sharing and investment in the region and the allure ends,” writes David Siegel, an associate professor of political science.
Detroit Free Press
Political science professor Peter Feaver says it's high time for the GOP to take back its natural advantage on foreign policy.
Venezuela Election in Foreign Policy
In a radio interview, terrorism expert David Schanzer discusses how ISIS is moving beyond its traditional boundaries to carry out attacks. Interview starts at the 3-minute mark. Also, see this commentary from Bruce Jentleson. At the 25-minute mark of this show.
Security Issues
Tim Profeta, director of the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, writes about the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris and other environmental news.
Prison Reform in Huffington Post