Terrorism

Islamic State Explains its Policy Towards Lone-Actor Attacks Like New Orleans

The main editorial in Al-Naba 477.

Jan 12 •

The Uses and Meaning of History and Biography for the Islamic State

Examining why IS has released biographies of some of its members.

Jan 11 •

British Islamists React to the Fall of Syria’s Asad Regime

Most are optimistic, some see dangers, all have Jews on the brain.

Jan 3 •

Syria’s New Rulers Are on the Terrorism List. Should They Stay There?

Probably, for now.

Dec 11, 2024 •

Syria is Free of Bashar al-Asad

It is finally over. Now what comes next?

Dec 9, 2024 •

Islamic State: Happy to See Asad Lose, Unhappy His Opponents Are Winning

ISIS still hates absolutely everybody.

Dec 7, 2024 •

Syria Enters Uncharted Territory, But The Core Truth of the Conflict Remains

There is no peace or stability while Bashar al-Assad is in office.

Dec 2, 2024 •

The Israel-Hizballah Ceasefire in Lebanon is Deeply Flawed

The conditions that led to war are being reset.

Nov 27, 2024 •

Islamic State Weighs in on Donald Trump’s Re-election

Absolutely everyone has a take on the American election.

Nov 18, 2024 •

Crusaders and “Assassins”: A Murder-Mystery in the Medieval Levant

The case of Conrad of Montferrat, 900 years on.

Nov 14, 2024 •

Journalists Being Partisan Advocates in Foreign Wars is Nothing New

Looking back at the war in Bosnia in the 1990s.

Oct 26, 2024 •

Israel’s War in Lebanon This Time Is Not Like the Others

It is much better prepared and planned.

Oct 23, 2024 •

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