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![Why Did the Islamic State Target Sri Lanka? Why Did the Islamic State Target Sri Lanka?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19119343298500.jpg)
Why Did the Islamic State Target Sri Lanka?
By Vishal Arora
Was the attack on Sri Lanka an example of the Islamic State's opportunism?
![DNA Tests Confirm Death of Philippine-Based Islamic State-Linked Leader DNA Tests Confirm Death of Philippine-Based Islamic State-Linked Leader](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap19104472822772.jpg)
DNA Tests Confirm Death of Philippine-Based Islamic State-Linked Leader
By Jim Gomez
A major Philippine-based IS commander was killed in a March 14 gun battle.
![Indonesian Military Chief: 'ISIS Is the Worst Idea in History' Indonesian Military Chief: 'ISIS Is the Worst Idea in History'](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-31_21-57-15.jpg)
Indonesian Military Chief: 'ISIS Is the Worst Idea in History'
By Zachary Keck
In a speech this week, Gen Moeldoko said “ISIS is the worst idea in history. ISIS is not Islamic. I am a Muslim."
![Filipino and Fijian Peacekeepers Trapped and Captured in Syria Filipino and Fijian Peacekeepers Trapped and Captured in Syria](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-08-29_19-15-21.jpg)
Filipino and Fijian Peacekeepers Trapped and Captured in Syria
By Ankit Panda
APAC peacekeepers are captured in Syria, IS spreads to Southeast Asia, and Kissiner ponders order. Weekend links.
![Why Militant Groups Succeed Why Militant Groups Succeed](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-08-27_04-57-06.jpg)
Why Militant Groups Succeed
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The success of IS and other militant and rebel groups can be explained by an Arab historian.
![Iran Talks Extension: Realism or Gridlock? Iran Talks Extension: Realism or Gridlock?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-24_20-13-43.jpg)
Iran Talks Extension: Realism or Gridlock?
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck discuss the implications of the extension of the Iran talks.
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