Islamic State — wounded but unbowed
The head of the Islamic State has been killed. But the hardline militant group's influence is growing in Africa, and…
Hard Brexit conjures nightmares across Ireland
If the UK leaves the EU, will authorities resurrect a border between Ireland and the British province of Northern Ireland…
Pakistan commits to reform schools that teach militancy
For decades, militant religious schools in Pakistan called madrassas taught students to kill non-believers. Now, Islamabad is taking them on.
Sri Lanka terrorist attacks reignite familiar problems
After extremists killed hundreds in Easter suicide bombings, Sri Lanka's minority Muslim population now has to worry about retaliatory attacks.
Decoder: What is terrorism? And who are terrorists?
A bloody attack in New Zealand brought the word “terrorist” back into the headlines. What is terrorism, and why is…
For peace in Afghanistan, we need all at the table
After years of conflict, Afghanistan yearns for peace. The best forum would bring the government and Taliban together in a…
Decoder: Making sense of the India-Pakistan flare-up
A decades-long conflict over Kashmir escalated rapidly last week. Here's why fights between India and Pakistan matter to the world.
The lesser evil: An Afghan youth on the Taliban peace talks
Afghanistan is in peace talks. Governance by the government would be bad, governance by the Taliban worse. Afghans must resist…
Terrorism is spreading around the world. Can it be halted?
Fewer people are being killed by terrorism. But more countries are being hit, and more and more people consider violence…
Female preachers at the heart of jihad and counter-jihad
In conflict, violence is not the only strategy. Both jihad movements and some Islamic governments are using female preachers to…