Isis may be almost beaten in Mosul – but the battle for a new Iraq is just beginning
Baghdad will need money and support from the US and others if it is to defeat jihadism.
Mar 09, 2017
Isis may be losing in Iraq – but it is fighting back in Syria
Bashar al-Assad's strategy has enabled Islamic State to regain ground.
Jan 18, 2017
Syria's ceasefire is Russia's victory - Vladimir Putin plans to divide and rule
With Turkey hedging its bets and Jabhat al-Nusra left out, Moscow can plan its next move.
Dec 28, 2016
Russia buried the Arab Spring in Aleppo – but Syria is just the beginning for Vladimir Putin
Russia has been dependable, forceful, and ruthless where America has been incoherent.
Nov 28, 2016
The battle for Mosul is about more than Isis - it is a fight for the heart and soul of Iraq
Kurds, Shia and Sunni forces are fighting together but they may struggle to stay united
Oct 17, 2016
In abandoning the Kurds, the US has betrayed its only ally in the war in Syria
America has chosen to placate Turkey rather than back Kurdish anti-Isis forces.
Aug 25, 2016
Europe's churches and streets are the new home front in our long war against Isis
Daesh's strategy is to encourage lone wolf attacks as it loses ground in Iraq and Syria.
Jul 27, 2016
Isis: Syrians must rise against Muslim fascists as France did against the Nazis
A nascent anti-IS resistance that could be key to defeating the self-proclaimed Caliphate.
Dec 03, 2015
Syria: Vladimir Putin is really on the defensive with Russian air strikes
Putin wants his Ronald Reagan moment but Russia's foray into Syria has no exit strategy
Oct 01, 2015
