Islamic State

Next Steps in Libya

Libya’s problems are legion, but establishing a single government and creating a more secure environment are the first orders of business to build a functioning Libyan state and economy.

After Liberation

If the U.S. investment in military operations in Iraq is to pay lasting dividends and set the scene for long-term success in the region, it must be accompanied by stabilization efforts in areas liberated from the Islamic State.

Emerging Threats and New Trends in Turkish Foreign Policy

Turkey is set to downsize its foreign policy ambitions and reduce its confrontational style in regional politics.

Turkey at the Heart of the Storm

While the European Union grapples with a refugee crisis and the United States leads the charge against the Islamic State, only Turkey is on the front lines of both crises.

The Flow of Foreign Fighters to the Islamic State

Addressing the problem of IS foreign fighters will require an approach that does not prioritize short-term crisis responses over long-term solutions—the foundation of which begins with placing equal urgency on both the source and the destination.

President Obama Is Right to Visit Baltimore Mosque

Anti-Muslim bigotry runs counter to American values and threatens national security.

Anti-Muslim Sentiment Is a Serious Threat to American Security

ISIS is following a clear and determined strategy to provoke an anti-Muslim backlash and ignite a clash of civilizations.

After the Paris Attacks

To turn the tide against ISIS, America needs to step up its military and diplomatic campaign and reject voices calling for the country to turn against refugees and Muslims.

Standing Up Against Islamophobia

Islamophobia is morally wrong and harmful to America’s security.

Confronting the Terror Finance Challenge in Today’s Middle East

The United States must update its terror finance policy framework to meet new challenges and enduring threats from state actors and nonstate groups.

Understanding ISIS

Assessing the Anti-ISIS Campaign After the First Year

Brian Katulis, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.