Felix Imonti argues that IS's main concern should be how they are to economically prop-up their Caliphate, instead of the bombs being dropped on them.

Joseph Sarkisian outlines why Israel and Saudi Arabia must work together openly and more closely than ever to meet the challenges posed by a resurgent Iran.

UK defense analyst Peter Storey on why Britain has thus far decided to stay out of Syria despite the US stepping up its campaign against ISIS there and what it could mean for the "Special Relationship."

U.S. Navy Captain (Ret.) James Need on the strategic lessons our President and Congress must consider before deciding whether America needs to go to war against ISIS.

Emma Sky discusses her new book, The Unraveling, as well as ways to fix Iraq and defeat ISIS.

Iraq War veteran Carolyn Schapper on the fight to control the Bayji oilfields and what it means for the war against ISIS, for Iraq, and the people of Bayji.

Peter Storey argues that partnering with "evil" regimes like Saudi Arabia is often necessary from a practical point of view when intervening or stepping away could remove advantages.

Arnold Isaacs reviews Nazila Fathi's new memoir, The Lonely War: One Woman's Account of the Struggle for Modern Iran, in which she explores the Islamic Republic's "different personalities."