The ongoing peace process has yielded a recent thaw in U.S.-Pakistani relations. But without an active conflict in Afghanistan, there will be little keeping Washington from turning toward more pressing issues in the region -- namely, stemming China's rise.
One of two militants who carried out a suicide bombing attack on a Philippine military base last month was Filipino. Are Philippine jihadists on the cusp of embracing a tactic they have previously avoided?
Arson attacks are far easier and cheaper to conduct than bombing attacks. Now, a new Islamic State initiator will contribute to the threat.
The threat to houses of worship has long since moved beyond a few countries or even a few religions: It is a worldwide threat to churches, mosques, synagogues and more.
While more Islamic State attacks remain possible, the latest video isn't likely to draw a widespread response from grassroots jihadists.
Contrary to the media narrative, the bombings tell us less about the operational capabilities of the group's core than about its power to inspire jihad.
Starved for legitimacy, the Islamic State has claimed an attack on Congolese soldiers, but the ambush doesn't necessarily presage a new jihadist front in Central Africa.
As the U.S. turns its attention elsewhere, the Islamic State could find itself with an opportunity to recover.
As the U.S. considers its exit from Afghanistan, the Afghan government and the Taliban (and their backers in Pakistan) are positioning themselves to strike a peace agreement that advances the long-running strategic objectives for each. Here are some factors to watch as negotiations continue.
The White House is intent on bringing U.S. troops home from Syria, but an attack on American soldiers in Manbij shows that a swift withdrawal is easier said than done.
