Trump’s Immigration Ban a Siren Call for Islamic State
President Trump’s travel ban is a propaganda windfall for Islamic State and other jihadist groups.
Fall of Mosul Risks More Sectarian and State Conflict
The loss of Islamic State’s last major holding in Iraq could usher in a new phase of state and sectarian conflict along the Iraq-Syria border.
If Mosul Falls, Lookout West
Security services should prepare for the possibility that the fall of Mosul will trigger terrorist attacks in Western countries.
The Battle of Mosul Has Begun
Iraqi and Kurdish forces have launched an assault on the last major urban holding of Islamic State in Iraq.
Interview: Dr. Parag Khanna on US Foreign Policy, Mideast Geopolitics, and Globalization
Geopoliticalmonitor.com sits down with Dr. Parag Khanna to discuss US foreign policy and the future of globalization.
How the ‘Clash of Civilizations’ Explains Turkey-US Relations
Do recent shifts in Turkey-US relations vindicate Samuel Huntington’s controversial thesis of a clash of civilizations?
Turkey: The Newest Combatant in the Syrian Civil War
Turkey’s entrance into the conflict brings an incendiary new dynamic on the battlefield – and diplomatic headaches for Washington.
Islamic State’s Holy War against Russia
A loss of territory in Syria doesn’t preclude an ability by Islamic State supporters to strike targets in Russia.
Stakes are High in Saudi Arabia’s Economic Struggles
If Saudi Arabia’s economic downturn worsens there could be dire consequences for the country and the wider region.
Dhaka in Denial on Islamic State
The first step toward dealing with the problem of Islamic State is for the Bangladesh government to admit one exists.