Bacevich in Politico: ISIL Not U. S. Problem
Changing oil and gas markets in the western hemisphere mean that the so-called Islamic State poses little direct threat to the U.S., says Bacevich.
Bacevich on Here and Now: Iraq War Created ISIS
Andrew Bacevich says that the greater Middle East cannot be stabilized by use of U.S. military power.
Event Traces Approaches to ISIS
An event sponsored in part by the Institute for the Study of Muslim Societies and Civilizations traced different scholarly approaches to the Islamic State.
Keylor and Stern on WERS Radio
Pardee Professor Bill Keylor said the Internet had changed the game when it comes to recruiting young people to terrorist organizations.
VIDEO: Wippl Talks ISIS Women on WCVB
Pardee Professor Joseph Wippl said that ISIS is increasing its recruitment of American women, a tactic long employed in Europe.
Bacevich: Obama Hands Congress Opportunity
Emeritus Pardee Prof. Andrew Bacevich said that Pres. Barack Obama’s request for Congressional approval of military action against ISIL provided an opportunity to critically examine national security strategy.
Berger on Abe’s Balancing Act in WSJ
Prof. Thomas Berger said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces a difficult challenge as he attempts to negotiate with the Islamic State for the release of two Japanese hostages.