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  • May: The Battle of Mosul

    May: The Battle of Mosul

    The Islamic State will take a beating, but the ‘tide of war’ will not recede Ayman al-Zawahiri was correct. Believed to be ensconced in the tribal lands of Pakistan, the leader of what’s sometimes called al Qaeda Central has dedicated his life to a jihad that he hopes and prays will lead to the founding of…


  • May: Obama’s Iran experiment

    May: Obama’s Iran experiment

    As a result of his nuclear deal, concluded a year ago, the regime has not become more moderate A hypothetical question: Suppose the Islamic State wanted to buy some American airplanes, and promised not to use them to support terrorists. Would you be OK with that? I’m guessing not. Now suppose that the Islamic Republic…


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