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Syria
Japan’s Largest Company Is ISIS’ Car Maker of Choice
By Franz-Stefan Gady
How did so many Toyota pickup trucks and SUVs end up in the hands of ISIS?
Everything You Need to Know About Russia's Intervention in Syria
By Benjamin David Baker
Russia has started military operations in Syria. Here's what we know so far.
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.
'Shock and Awe' the Islamic State
By James R. Holmes
The air campaign against the Islamic State needs to concentrate firepower in time.
A Rare Japanese Jihadist
By Clint Richards
The Tokyo police are investigating a man who attempted to join IS.
What Air Power Can and Cannot Accomplish
By James R. Holmes
The war against ISIS can't be won from the air, but air forces can keep IS from winning.
US Air Strikes in Syria: China's Conundrum
By Shannon Tiezzi
As the U.S. begins its anti-IS campaign in Syria, China has a tough decision to make.
China Created ISIS, Too
By Zachary Keck
Don’t just blame the U.S. China helped support the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham’s rise as well.
How the US Made ISIS a Threat
By Zachary Keck
The U.S. not only helped create ISIS, but also turned it into a threat to the United States.
Australia May Help US Bomb Syria
By Zachary Keck
U.S. officials believe that Australia and Great Britain will participate in airstrikes against ISIS in Syria.
Iran, the Islamic State, and the Rise of Islamic Extremism
By Baroness Turner of Camden
Iranian influence in Iraq is creating the conditions for ISIS to thrive.
China May Regret ‘Free Riding’ in Iraq
By Simone van Nieuwenhuizen
"Unless China invests in counter-terrorism operations internationally, it will face the consequences domestically."