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Inside the Islamic State

Emerging from war-torn Syria and spreading quickly to control large parts of Iraq, the Islamic State (IS) is the most successful jihadist organization in modern history, according to Brookings analyst William McCants. Indeed, through a combination of milit ...

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Countering Radicalism

The Arab Spring led to a wave of political and economic reforms across the Middle East and North Africa. But the political unrest also led to a rise in religious radicalism. While extremist groups have gained traction in the region, governments such as Mor ...

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Pakistan's Adventure Diplomats

Samina Baig is the youngest Pakistani woman ever to climb all seven highest peaks around the world, including Mt. Everest. Hailing from a small village in northern Pakistan, Baig and her brother Mirza, also a mountaineer, represent a new generation of youn ...

External Commentary
A Clear Choice for Putin over Syrian Campaign

http://blogs.ft.com/the-exchange/2015/10/01/a-clear-choice-for-putin-over-syrian... Ivo H. Daalder October 1, 2015 Financial TimesGlobal Security, Europe, Middle EastGlobal SecurityEurope, Middle East Ivo H. Daalder ...

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Pakistan: An Update

Two years ago, Pakistan reached a new milestone—the first orderly civilian power transfer in its history. Since then, terrorist attacks and political violence seem to have decreased, and the economy has shown some signs of improvement. Yet Pakistan continu ...

External Commentary
Russia Changes the Battleground, at Least for the Moment

http://www.kcrw.com/news-culture/shows/to-the-point/russias-aggression-in-syria-... Ivo H. Daalder October 12, 2015 PRI's To The PointGlobal Security, Middle East, EuropeGlobal SecurityMiddle East, Europe Ivo H. Daalder ...

External Commentary
United States vs. Russia in Syria

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtuTM2xFzn4 Ivo H. Daalder October 14, 2015 Sky NewsGlobal Security, Middle East, EuropeGlobal SecurityMiddle East, Europe Ivo H. Daalder ...

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Syria and the Global Refugee Crisis

Since the Syrian Civil War began over four years ago, a dire humanitarian situation has been unfolding with approximately half of Syria’s pre-war population displaced from their homes. Today, one out of every five displaced persons worldwide is from Syria ...