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What Happens to ISIS If Russia Killed Baghdadi?
If reports that Russia killed Islamic State militant group chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi are true, it could strike a fatal blow to the jihadists' public image.
ISIS Holding 100,000 'Human Shields' in Mosul
The jihadi group is surrounded by fighting on every side of the Iraqi city.
Jihadi Arrests in EU Rise for Third Year In A Row
Europol says 718 suspects were arrested in 2016, compared to 395 in 2014.
Is ISIS Chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Dead?
Russia is investigating an airstrike they think may have killed Baghdadi in Raqqa, but observers offer different analysis of Moscow's moves.
Surely Some Mistake. Why Did ISIS Attack Iran?
Given Iran's vast Shia population, it was assumed Iranian recruits to ISIS would be hard to find.
Russia and U.S. Military Forces Battle ISIS in Raqqa
The Russia-backed Syrian military and its allies entered ISIS-held Raqqa, where U.S.-backed forces are battling the jihadis.
Anti-ISIS Coalition 'Using White Phosphorus' in Syria
Human Rights Watch have condemned the "horrific, long-lasting harm" that the weapon could inflict upon civilians in ISIS territory.
What Is Trump's Plan for Syria When ISIS Is Gone?
With the defeat of ISIS in Raqqa in the cards, should we hand Syria back to Assad?
ISIS Calls for New Attacks During Ramadan
An audio message purportedly from the group's new spokesman directed followers in countries worldwide.
U.S.-Backed Syrian Forces Enter Raqqa, Beat ISIS
The majority-Kurd Syrian Democratic Forces now controls an area in the Islamic State militant group's de facto capital.
ISIS Killing Children as They Try and Flee Mosul
The Islamic State militant group still retains control of the west of the city, where 200,000 people are trapped.
U.S.-Led Coalition Airstrike Kills 21: Syria Monitors
The civilians were escaping the city using a dinghy to cross the Euphrates.
ISIS Creating Elite 'Chemical Weapons Cell' in Syria
The militant group is reportedly gathering its top chemical weapons experts in the Euphrates River Valley.
US-Backed Militias Seize Key Dam From ISIS Near Raqqa
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) captured the town west of ISIS's de-facto capital.
U.S. 'in Bed with Terrorists' If It Arms Kurds: Turkey
Ankara has lashed out at Trump administration plans to back Kurdish forces in push for ISIS capital Raqqa.
ISIS Loses Ground to U.S.-Backed Kurds and Syrian Army
The U.S.-backed, majority-Kurd Syrian Democratic Forces and the Russia-backed Syrian military are separately threatening ISIS's final major strongholds.
ISIS Suicide Bomb Attack Kills Dozens at Refugee Camp
Observers and U.S.-backed forces confirmed the majority of the casualties were civilians.
How the West Can Press Putin to Keep Assad in Order
Russia will not want to be the only great power in warring Syria after ISIS is defeated.
Hezbollah Battlefield Deaths Defending Assad Mount Up
Almost half the total Shia combat fatalities in Syria 2012-2017 were Hezbollah fighters.
Is an ISIS/Al-Qaeda Merger in the Cards?
Al-Qaeda is presenting itself as a "moderate" alternative to ISIS's indiscriminate barbarism.
ISIS Is Losing Ground in Iraq and Syria
ISIS faces a near-total loss in Iraq and a formidable showdown with both U.S. and Russia-backed forces in Syria that could end with the jihadists' defeat in the Middle East.
After the Syria Strike, Trump Needs a Syria Policy
The president has not yet articulated his policy toward Assad, the counter-ISIS campaign or Russia.
Zapping Assad: Are We Heading for Another Quagmire?
Will Trump be able to resist the temptation to escalate the war against Assad?
Is Trump Letting Syria's Murderous Assad Off the Hook?
The administration understands Bashar al-Assad's utter subordination to Iran for the sake of Hezbollah.
ISIS, Rebels Use Water Supply as Defense in Syria
As the U.S. and Kurd-backed Syrian Democratic Forces battles with ISIS over the Tabqa Dam, the Syrian army repelled rebels in Damascus and Hama.
Inside the Coming Battle for Raqqa, ISIS's Capital
The fall of the Syrian city could signal the end of ISIS's state-building project.
Raqqa Residents Panic as ISIS Spreads Rumor of Dam Fall
Terrified residents fled to nearby hills.
Why the Spike in Casualties of U.S. Military Actions?
Has Donald Trump ordered looser targeting standards in Iraq and Syria that cause more civilian casualties?
Will Hezbollah Remain in Syria Forever?
Hezbollah has lost up to 2,500 killed and 7,000 injured in Syria over the last six years.
U.S.-Backed Forces in Syria Capture Airbase From ISIS
A Kurdish and Arab coalition, backed by U.S. special forces, is waging the ground offensive against ISIS.