The Islamic State
Why Are the Media So Impressed by the Quality of Islamic State Films?
The group's videos aren't 'slick' or 'sophisticated' — they're amateurish. To say otherwise gives their barbarism unwarranted praise.
Iran Says America Is 'Obsessed' with Sanctions as Nuclear Negotiations Begin
Bilateral talks between the US and Iran on Tehran's nuclear ambitions began in New York today.
Iran Says US Airstrikes Can't Beat the Islamic State
President Hassan Rouhani said that bombing could play a part in beating IS but more troops and greater "sacrifice" would be required.
Anti-Islamic State Coalition To Provide Military Assistance to Iraq
An international anti-Islamic State coalition has agreed at a Paris meeting to provide Iraqi authorities with a variety of military assistance to help combat the extremist group.
'We Will Kill Them as Soon as the Cameras Aren't Here': Anti-Arab Sentiment On Rise In Iraqi Kurdistan
While Arabs are officially welcome in Kurdish territory attacks by Islamic State militants have led to a rise in sectarian tensions and discrimination.
Syrian Kurds Ally With Rebel Groups To Fight The Islamic State
Kurdish and Syrian rebel groups announced that they would join forces to take on the Islamic state in northern Syria.
Kerry Arrives In Iraq To Recruit Allies Against The Islamic State
Kerry is making a Middle East tour designed to build regional support to take on IS. Meanwhile, President Obama's will lay out his plan to defeat the militant group in an address to the nation later today.
I Had the Leader of ISIS Cursed by a Hong Kong Sorceress, and It Almost Worked
"Villain hitting" is a uniquely Hong Kong combination of political defiance and local superstition. I'm not invested in local politics, so the villain I put a curse on was Abu Bakr al Baghdadi, possibly the most vile man alive. When I woke up the next...
Anonymous Is Ramping Up Cyber War Rhetoric Against the Islamic State
Anonymous claims it's attacking IS because "clearly they are full of shit."
Obama Vows to 'Degrade and Destroy' Islamic State After Steven Sotloff Killing
President Obama promised that “justice will be served” after the extremist group murdered American journalist Steven Sotloff.
New Islamic State Video Appears to Show Beheading of Kurdish Fighter
The Sunni extremist group warned Iraqi Kurdish leaders to stop their close military cooperation with the US or others would be murdered too.
Tragedy Can Be Tweeted, But Our Rage Should Transcend Social Media
A funeral, a shooting, and a beheading demonstrated both the power and limitations of social media when faced with pain and horror.