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Two F-35B combat aircraft from the United States Marine Corp depart after re-fueling from an RAF Voyager aircraft over the North Sea on October 08, 2020 in flight, above Scotland.
A Peshmerga fighter next to the remains of a car bearing the Islamic State's trademark jihadist flag after an American air strike in the village of Baqufa, north of Mosul, on August 18, 2014. (AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP/Getty Images)
A Peshmerga fighter next to the remains of a car bearing the Islamic State's trademark jihadist flag after an American air strike in the village of Baqufa, north of Mosul, on August 18, 2014. (AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP/Getty Images)
Commentary
On the Origin of ISIS
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Hussain Abdul-Hussain
Visiting Fellow, Chatham House, London
Lee Smith
Former Senior Fellow
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Commentary
12 Min Read
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Jennifer L. Confer directs a V-22 Osprey from the USS Ashland (LSD 48), Nov. 22 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Allen Onstott/Released)
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Jennifer L. Confer directs a V-22 Osprey from the USS Ashland (LSD 48), Nov. 22 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Allen Onstott/Released)
Commentary
CNO's Losing Battle to Avoid a Hollow Navy
Bryan McGrath
Former Deputy Director, Center for American Seapower
Bryan McGrath
Commentary
6 Min Read
Iraqi demonstrators shout slogans during an anti-government protest in the western city of Ramadi on March 15, 2013. (AZHAR SHALLAL/AFP/Getty Images)
Iraqi demonstrators shout slogans during an anti-government protest in the western city of Ramadi on March 15, 2013. (AZHAR SHALLAL/AFP/Getty Images)
Commentary
Background on ISIS from Current Trends
New York Times Photographer Tyler Hicks (2ndR) takes pictures of Palestinians in Gaza City on July 16, 2014. (THOMAS COEX/AFP/Getty Images)
New York Times Photographer Tyler Hicks (2ndR) takes pictures of Palestinians in Gaza City on July 16, 2014. (THOMAS COEX/AFP/Getty Images)
Commentary
Hamas’s Media Strategy
Lee Smith
Former Senior Fellow
Lee Smith
Commentary
4 Min Read
The New York Times building is seen on November 29, 2006 in New York City. (Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
The New York Times building is seen on November 29, 2006 in New York City. (Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
Commentary
A Privileged Press?
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces descend from helicopters at the foot of Mt. Fuji, August 21, 2012. (YOSHIKAZU TSUNO/AFP/GettyImages)
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces descend from helicopters at the foot of Mt. Fuji, August 21, 2012. (YOSHIKAZU TSUNO/AFP/GettyImages)
Commentary
Japanese Defense Exporters Race to Catch Up
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Arthur Herman
Former Senior Fellow
Arthur Herman
Commentary
4 Min Read
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