Worried about an Islamic State comeback? Here’s why that’s unlikely. Daniel Byman - October 28, 2019 Yes, Trump pulled U.S. troops out of northern Syria, but many other factors will probably keep ISIS down.
Now that Trump has abandoned the Kurds, will other countries ever trust the U.S.? Marina E. Henke - October 16, 2019 Alliances are based on trust, not just U.S. assistance
Trump’s Syria announcement is a change of speed — not a change of direction Morgan Kaplan - October 8, 2019 The decision to remove U.S. troops from northern Syria may drive Kurds further from America’s political sphere, harm broader U.S. credibility in the region and lead to a resurgence of the Islamic State.
Can the U.S. fully defeat the Islamic State? Here’s what can help. Frances Brown - May 20, 2019 ‘Civilian stabilization programs’ are a crucial tool.
Turkish President Erdogan arrives in D.C. tomorrow. Here’s what to watch for. Howard Eissenstat - May 15, 2017 There is a lot on the line for both Turkey
Four reasons why killing insurgents in Syria might backfire Joshua Eastin and Emily Gade - June 27, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42715" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Smoke rises after what fighters of