Ahmed E. Souaiaia (Iowa): The Genealogy, Ideology, and Future of ISIL and its Derivatives. Alper Dede (Zirve): The Rise of the IS (Islamic State) in Syria and Iraq after the Arab Spring. Why are so many Tunisians joining IS? While Tunisia is managing its democratic transition, it is also the number-one supplier for recruits for IS. The next front against ISIS: Frederic Wehrey and Wolfram Lacher on the right way to intervene in Libya. From Indonesia, a Muslim challenge to the ideology of the Islamic State. The front lines: On the border of ISIS territory, Iraqi civilians fight for their survival. Stephen Lee Naish reviews Hunting Season: James Foley, ISIS, and the Kidnapping Campaign That Started a War by James Harkin. The game theory of terrorism: Jacob Olidort on how ISIS radicalizes others. Frederic Lemieux on how radicalization happens and who is at risk.
Since Paris, there have been hundreds of terrorist attacks — many that have gone unnoticed. Ishaan Tharoor on the Saudi origins of Belgium’s Islamist threat. Beenish Ahmed on how ISIS’ battlefront appears to be shifting to Europe. Daniel Byman on the Islamic State’s European front. Joshua Hersh on what to do about Brussels: Going to war won’t solve Europe’s homegrown terrorism problem. Amanda Taub on how shutting down immigration won’t solve Europe’s terrorism problem. Peter Beinart on what Trump and Cruz should learn from Belgium.
