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Islamic State
Australia: Kinder, Gentler Counterterrorism?
By Helen Clark
The Countering Violent Extremism Summit offers a contrast to government rhetoric on terrorism.
China Stays Coy on Fighting Islamic State
By Shannon Tiezzi
Strangely, Chinese reports of meetings with Iraq's foreign minister made no mention of IS.
Are the Kyrgyz Who Join ISIS Mostly Uzbeks?
By Catherine Putz
Five years after inter-ethnic violence displaced thousands in southern Kyrgyzstan, tensions remain and rumors abound.
The Next US President: Asia's Impact on America's Future
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Insights from Admiral Dennis Blair
UK Must Meet its Own Standards for Moral Cohesion in Middle East
By Rt Hon. David Jones MP
Moral cohesion from local combatants requires moral clarity from the West.
The Asia-Pacific's Rising Terrorist Threat
By Luke Hunt
The foiled terrorist strikes this year are an ugly omen of more to come.
Islamic State and Jihadi Realignments in Khorasan
By Hekmatullah Azamy and James Weir
The delicate yet volatile balance of jihadi movements and insurgents within Afghanistan may be about to shift.
China and the Middle East Security Puzzle
By Andrea Ghiselli
The security challenges for China in the troubled region are mounting.
A Closer Look at the New US-Japan Defense Guidelines
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomat speaks with Japanese MOFA press secretary Yasuhisa Kawamura about what the guidelines really mean.
Islamic State’s New Afghan Front
By Javid Ahmad
The Islamic State has arrived in Afghanistan. Or has it?
Julie Bishop in Iran
By Helen Clark
The Australian foreign minister covers a lot of ground during a brief visit to Tehran.
A Kyrgyz Family in the Islamic State
By Luca Bello
A family leaves home in Kyrgyzstan to join the Islamic State. Tragedy ensues.