Overconfidence and the War in Syria
Guest post by Dominic Johnson The attacks in Paris have elevated both the desire and the case for…
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Don’t Let A Setback Become a Defeat
By Andrew Kydd The terrorist attacks in Paris are a stinging loss in the war against the Islamic…
The Strategy of ISIS: Logic or Lunacy?
By Barbara F. Walter Over the weekend, everyone has been asking the same question: why would ISIS bomb…
Deciphering Putin’s Aims in Syria
By Lionel Beehner Madeleine Albright once called the United States the “indispensable nation.” Interestingly, that pretty much sums…
The Crisis Around the Corner
By Patrick Pierson Whether ISIS, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, or continued unrest in Libya, one doesn’t have to look…
Insurgent Defection in Civil War: Lessons from Colombia for Combating ISIS
Guest post by Ben Oppenheim, Abbey Steele, Juan F. Vargas, and Michael Weintraub The Islamic State of Iraq…
Non-violent Resistance and Double Repression
Guest post by Jacob Høigilt January 12, 2013: Israeli armed forces dismantle a peaceful Palestinian sit-in in the West…
Torgau, Syria?
By Andrew Kydd There is whole lot of fretting going on over Russia’s move to supply the Assad…
What Russia Might Teach the US about Establishing Order in Civil Wars
By Jesse Driscoll & Barbara F. Walter Washington would love to figure out how to put an end…
Tipping the Balance: The Role of Security Repertoires in Predicting Violence
Guest post by Ore Koren Does the presence of violent militias make civilian casualties more likely during conflict?…