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ISIS

Taliban Onslaught: What is Happening in Afghanistan?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The fighting season in Afghanistan began with a vengeance this year.

Australia and Iran to Cooperate in Fight Against ISIS
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Canberra and Tehran move closer in the fight against Sunni extremism.

Has Islamic State Infiltrated Malaysia’s Military?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Around 70 army personnel have reportedly been involved with the militant group.

The 'Smiling Minister' and the Quds Commander: The Two Faces of Iran
By Ariane M. Tabatabai
Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and Major Gen. Qassem Soleimani have little in common -- except their popularity in Iran.

Turkmenistan Embassy Website Hacked
By Catherine Putz
The website of Turkmenistan's embassy in Belarus has been taken offline following an apparent hack by ISIS supporters.

ISIS Is Destroying Priceless Artifacts. Here's How to Stop Them.
By Thiago Velozo and Lucas Bento
The Islamic States' desecration of Iraq's cultural heritage can not be allowed to continue.

Japan to ASEAN: Tourists Yes, Terrorists No
By Yo-Jung Chen
The country is welcoming Muslim tourists from Southeast Asia, but worries about the threat of terrorism.

Preserving History: Lessons From Afghanistan and Iraq
By Jack Detsch
ISIS’s destruction of sacred historical monuments deserves condemnation. But it is part of a broader and older problem.

Australia to Send Troops to Iraq
By Helen Clark
A contingent of Australian troops are to be dispatched on a training mission.

Bumbling Trio of Would-Be Terrorists Arrested in New York
By Casey Michel
Three Central Asian men are accused of an amateurish plot to aid ISIS in an attack on the U.S.

New Zealand Considers Role on ISIS
By Helen Clark
Amid opposition, the country contemplates joining the coalition in the Middle East.

Why the World Needs Reporters: Reflections on Kenji Goto
By Yang Hengjun
Yang Hengjun reflects on the role of reporters -- and the risks they face each day.