Backgrounder: The Difference between Islamic State & Al-Qaeda
One has altered the Middle Eastern map, and the other has proven far more resilient than many believed possible.
ISIS under Pressure on Multiple Fronts
The Islamic State is shrinking on both its western and eastern frontier.
Is ISIS Closing in on Europe?
It’s becoming increasingly clear that ISIS-inspired terror is a serious threat to Europe’s security.
Libya: The Next Frontline against Islamic State
Islamic State is gaining a foothold on Europe’s doorstep.
Wahhabism, ISIS, and the Saudi Connection
A look at the religious-political deal at the heart of Saudi society, and how it’s contributing to global terrorism.
A Brief History of the Shiite-Sunni Conflict
A thorough understanding of the current crisis in the Middle East begins at Islam’s great schism and its enduring geopolitical impact.
GPM Outlook 2016: The Beginning of the End for Islamic State?
Though 2015 saw Islamic State manage a string of high-profile victories, the terrorist group’s luck may be running out.
Coalition Faces a Different Kind of Challenge in Breaking ISIS’ Finances
The resolve is there, but it won’t be easy for the international community to deprive Islamic State of the revenue flows it currently enjoys.
Fighting Terror: United We Strike, Divided We Fall
The Western and Muslim worlds need to unite in the face of terrorism.
Crowdfunding: Islamic State’s Secret Financial Weapon
Islamic State has benefited from high-volume, low-value transfers from donors who sometimes don’t even know that they’re funding the terrorist group.