Islamic State
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Islamic State theoreticians have honed plans for battle and a state
Islamic State is a project built on solid foundations by jihadist theorists with decades of experience. The savagery of terrorism precedes the next stage of a caliphate that delivers longed-for order.
Believe it or not, we could actually learn something from Islamic State
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the spiritual and political head of IS, is a clever theologian and Qur’anic artisan. We would do well to better our own interfaith theological understanding.
Ms Bishop goes to Tehran: a story of good news and bad news
Australia made progress on restoring trade and sharing intelligence on Islamic State in Iraq. Iran was less open to accepting the return of asylum seekers, which may prove a blessing in disguise.
Brothers, believers and brave mujahideen: how to counter the lure of Islamic State propaganda
The instinctive response to Islamic State propaganda is to counter it with more propaganda. But my analysis shows that's not working. We should not play their game on their field with their ball.
A global war for relevance: can al-Qaeda reclaim the jihadi crown?
Islamic State's rapid successes in Syria and Iraq stand in stark contrast to al-Qaeda's efforts at global jihad over the past decade.
ANZAC troops' mission to Iraq undermined by petty NZ politics
Australia and New Zealand's joint mission in Iraq is getting underway. But in NZ, the decision to send 143 troops to train Iraqis against Islamic State has faced a divided parliament and public.
Julie Bishop can reach out to Iran now that confrontation has failed
By reaching out to Iran, Australia can help end a long stand-off with the West that prevented solutions to many of the world's most dangerous problems, including Syria's civil war and Islamic State.
When jihadists post selfies the government struggles to respond
Governments around the world are grappling with how to fight radicalisation in the age of social media.
US air strikes batter Tikrit and expose faultlines in coalition fighting Islamic State
As the Iraqi's banner assault on Islamic State sputtered, the US stepped in to help – and a third of the ground troops promptly went home.
Apocalypse now: what Islamic State and Pope Francis have in common
What does a century-old sci-fi novel have to do with the Vatican's view of Islamic State?
Australia has an obligation to stop human rights abuses by Iraq
Australia has a clear obligation under international law to take action to stop abuses of human rights and international humanitarian law by the ISF and Shi’a militia.
Tikrit offensive drags on as Islamic State advances elsewhere
Iraq rolled into Tikrit with big promises of a major victory against Islamic State. The world is still waiting.
Tunisia was attacked for its success, not its challenges
Tunisia has come further than any post-Arab Spring nation – so it's no wonder it drew Islamic State's ghastly attention.
Tunisia terror attack tests fledgling democracy
Four rocky years after the Arab Spring, Tunisia is on the road to real stability. The stakes could scarcely be higher.
All is not lost in ISIS’s attempt to smash the past
ISIS's destruction of archeological treasures is horrifying but reflects a too-human history of obliterating the past of "enemy" cultures. Moreover, all is not really "lost."
Jake Bilardi’s story shows why terrorist intervention must be tailored
There will be more Jake Bilardis to come, and Australia must realise that no two cases will be entirely the same. Radicalised individuals will come from all areas of society.
Why tough talk from Netanyahu won’t guarantee election victory
The crucial ballot will take place against a rapidly moving international situation.
Apocalyptic erotica now: the allure of Islamic State online
Western governments not only misread Islamic State, they have a very limited understanding of the Internet and its role within the private spaces, bedrooms and imaginaries of teenagers.
Rising tide of demographic change spells trouble across Middle East
The flows of refugees from the conflicts in Iraq and Syria are yet another driver of demographic changes that are threatening to destabilise other states long regarded as strong and democratic.
Ancient cities are being bulldozed by Islamic State – here’s what the world is losing
It was in Mesopotamia that the world's first cities emerged, along with the invention of writing and the codification of laws.
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