The Islamic State is on its knees, but its legacy will long haunt the Middle East
After a major defeat in Mosul, Islamic State seems to have suffered a blow that could end its goal of establishing a cross-border caliphate in the Middle East.
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Is Indonesia’s ‘pious democracy’ safe from Islamic extremism?
An expert on Islam and democracy examines the threat to the world's largest Muslim majority country.
After ISIS killings in Pakistan, China blames the victims
Are Chinese lives the price to pay for doing business in Pakistan?
Children are being used as easy weapons of propaganda by terrorist organisations
Child victims are used to justify the cause, while young soldiers further it.
ISIS attacks in Tehran could plunge the Middle East into greater turmoil
Terrorist attacks in Iran are evidence that, in the Middle East, there are far too many moving parts for US President Donald Trump's recent trip to have changed much on the ground.
How does IS claim responsibility for a terrorist attack?
An expert explains that such claims are probably more calculated and careful than you'd expect.
Erasing history: why Islamic State is blowing up ancient artefacts
Islamic State has destroyed globally-significant sites in Iraq and Syria, but not as wanton acts of destruction. Instead, they are calculated political and religious attacks.
Mainstream media outlets are dropping the ball with terrorism coverage
Terrorist attacks are more than 'breaking news,' but the media aren't taking a comprehensive approach to exploring the underlying issues.
Islamic State hates what Ariana Grande stands for – that’s why we should celebrate her
She is an independent young woman with a mind of her own.
What is terrorism? What do terrorists want?
A professor at Georgetown University answers three common questions about terrorism and political violence.
Integrating radical fighters who return home isn’t easy, but can be done
Trying to reintegrate foreign fighters who return home shouldn't be considered the soft option. Governments in countries like Morocco and Tunisia need to respond realistically to a complex problem.
Threats of violent Islamist and far-right extremism: What does the research say?
Data on violent incidents in the US reveal that our focus on Islamist extremism since 9/11 may be misguided.
How the ‘guerrilla archivists’ saved history – and are doing it again under Trump
Activists today are racing to save climate records from the Trump administration. Secret archives were a powerful way to fight hostile political climates throughout history – from the Nazis to the Islamic State.
What is the true meaning of mercy?
A scholar explains how mercy could be a simple act of opening oneself to those with opposing views.
NATO’s future when America comes first
Is Trump correct in asserting that NATO has outlived its utility? Or that NATO’s members enjoy a 'free ride' on the back of the US? A political scientist examines the evidence.
Mass graves are horrific, but they must be protected to ensure justice for the victims
When mass graves are disturbed, it makes it harder to find out the truth about what happened.
Imitation game: how copies can solve our cultural heritage crises
Increasingly sophisticated technology allows us to make close-to-perfect copies of everything from paintings to burial chambers. Can a replica bring artefacts to new audiences?
The age of uncertainty is upon us, and we’d better get used to it
Uncertainties about America’s trajectory under Trump come at a particularly awkward moment in post-Cold War history.
What might a Trump presidency mean for Muslims and the Muslim world?
A Trump presidency may not be all doom and gloom for Muslims. Yes, there is cause for concern but there is reason for optimism too.
Is the Islamic State finished? Five possible scenarios
What happens to the Islamic State if it loses the battle for territory in Iraq and Syria? Here's a list of ways it might go down.
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