Marc Lynch's Blog, page 33

Karzai Preps for Inauguration; Mumbai Boy Suspected of Joining IS Dead; British Police Arrest Man in Farooq Investigation

Islamic State Militants Execute Syrian Soldiers As U.S. Seeks International Campaign

You Can't Go Home Again

Georgians from the would-be state of Abkhazia have spent decades trying to rebuild their lives after conflict forced them from their homes. But today, the wounds of war still feel fresh.

Welcome to Spartanburg!: The dangers of this growing American military obsession

Hong Kong's Inconvenient Truth

Some desire political independence, but the city looks to the mainland for most of its resources.

Pakistani Taliban Split; Abdullah Withdraws From Afghan Vote Audit; Modi Excited About Visit to Japan

Israel and Palestinians Agree to Long-Term Cease-Fire

FP's Situation Report: Why "Lady Al-Qaeda" is so wanted; American jihadi killed in Syria; CENTCOM's airstrikes, analyzed; Farewell to a fighting diplomat (Joe Dunford); Bobby Zarate to Kirk's office; and a bit more.

Lady al Qaeda: The World's Most Wanted Woman

The Taliban wanted to trade Bergdahl for her. The Islamic State offered to swap Foley. Why does every jihadi group want the U.S. to free Aafia Siddiqui? 

Militancy in Pakistan