Jihadistan

What’s Al-Qaida Doing in Afghanistan?

Biden surrendered the country to the Taliban a year ago, and the predicted results came to pass.

America Must Decide If It’s Serious About Winning War on Terror

There’s a lack of overarching strategy, or even an idea of what ultimate victory looks like.

Afghanistan Is a Tough Sell for America

There are four options for the Long War against the Taliban. None is appealing.

Trump Tells Taliban Negotiators to Rethink It

The president struggles to find an acceptable avenue to end the 18-year war in Afghanistan.

Early Mistakes in the War on Terror Hurt America Today

A look back on George W. Bush’s record fighting Jihadistan and where we are now.

Muddling Along in Afghanistan

After 17 years, a look at our strategy and how to achieve national-security objectives.

There’s No Such Thing as ‘Lone Wolf’ Jihad

So another radical Islamist went on a murderous rampage. Surely, the connection is obvious ... right?

The Need to Define ‘Winning’ in Afghanistan

Trump lays out a plan to escalate the fight, but without fully explaining our objectives.

Afghanistan: ‘We Aren’t Winning’

As Donald Trump and James Mattis review our strategy, they need to make a clear case for the war.

The Islamic Threat — It’s Already Here

Confusion was on full display from the White House to Capitol Hill.

Jobs for Jihadistan?

The Ambivalent Authorization to Avoid Fighting ISIL

It should be called the Authorization to Avoid Using Force at All Costs.

Inherent Resolve Is Not Achieving Success

ISIL is at bay in Iraq, but it’s gaining ground in Syria.

U.S. Denies Jihadist Motivation for Paris Attacks

The War on Military Readiness

While budget cuts and humanitarian missions tax our military, we face “years” fighting ISIL.

A Return to Jihadistan Requires Purpose

There already are combat boots in Iraq. Defining the mission is key.

Wishful Thinking Is Bad Policy for Fighting Terrorists

Obama may wish al-Qaida was decimated, but the evidence says otherwise.

ISIL Begins War With U.S.

Obama may wish to avoid a real U.S. commitment in Iraq, but ISIL may force his hand.

The Iraq War Never Really Ended

While the administration declared the Iraq war over, terrorists in Iraq never got the memo.

Obama’s Long War Drive-By

You know things are bad politically for Obama when he’s authorizing bombing in Iraq.