by Robert Bunker | Aug 31, 2014 | Monitor
By: Robert Bunker The sword of democracy was a rather blunt instrument and no match—when wielded by the indigenous peoples—to that of the sharper blade held by the various Islamist forces.
by The Long War Journal | Aug 30, 2014 | Monitor
A senior leader of the Taliban and al Qaeda-linked Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) who was captured by Coalition forces in the spring of 2011 is now leading more than 300 jihadists in the northern Afghan province of Kunduz. The IMU leader once served as the top...
by Alec Luhn | Aug 30, 2014 | Monitor
On the frontlines of the new offensive in eastern Ukraine, the hardcore Azov Battalion is ready for battle with Russia. But they’re not fighting for Europe, either.
by Andrew Hammond | Aug 30, 2014 | Monitor
The UAE’s airstrikes in Libya represent a new and dangerous phase in its struggle with Qatar.
by Kalev Leetaru | Aug 30, 2014 | Monitor
Big data show that history does indeed repeat itself. What does that mean for foreign policymaking — and tackling crises from Ukraine to Syria?