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'ISIS brides' vow revenge when returned to the West March 11, 2019
Thomas Lifson
When people tell us they think Allah commands torture and death for infidels, it is best to believe they mean it and will never change.
Father Hamel didn’t have to die July 30, 2016
Rachel Ehrenfeld and Stephen Bryen
The latest Islamic terrorist attack in France demonstrates without any doubt the complete incompetence of the French authorities at all levels.
Uh-oh! ISIS seems to know its enemy (the US) November 21, 2015
Dennis Sevakis
A stunning evaluation from the ISIS recruitment magazine DABIQ.
Was the Oregon mass shooting an Islamist attempt to assassinate Alek Skarlatos? October 6, 2015
Matthew Vadum
No evidence revealed thus far directly indicates Harper-Mercer was influenced by Islamic State, but plenty of evidence suggests the shooter was acting in furtherance of the Islamic goal of global jihad.
Is Obama's plan to love ISIS to death? July 10, 2015
Henry Percy
A former member of the Obama admininstration speaks.
Let's Not Feed Our Enemies February 20, 2015
David Archibald
If we stopped sending food into ISIL-controlled areas, ISIL would disappear pretty quickly.
Nightmare scenario unfolding for Obama at Ayn al-Assad Air base February 14, 2015
Thomas Lifson
It all seemed so simple....
As Obama leads from behind, the UK steps forward with Special Forces to rescue downed Jordanian pilots February 8, 2015
Thomas Lifson
Burden sharing is fine, but this is downright embarrassing.
Will ISIS fall apart from internal struggles? February 6, 2015
Thomas Lifson
Reports are emerging from ISIS-held territory of a reign of terror, with lethal infighting among groups making up the diverse and hastily-assembled “caliphate.”
Does ISIS risk blowback, or is there a plan? February 4, 2015
Thomas Lifson
The airwaves are full of talking heads telling us that ISIS has made a mistake in posting the horrific video of the burning alive of Jordanian pilot Muath Al-Kassasbeh.
ISIS reportedly executing soldiers who fail January 20, 2015
Thomas Lifson
Something for future Western recruits to think about.
ISIS demands $200 million or will behead 2 Japanese hostages January 20, 2015
Thomas Lifson
Jihadi John returns.
FBI warns of ISIS plan to blow up Mississippi River bridge December 24, 2014
Thomas Lifson
Targeting the heartland
Sen. Feinstein has opened Pandora's Box for the Democrats December 12, 2014
Thomas Lifson
The Democratic Party is well on the way to restoring its reputation as weak on national security, not to be trusted with the nation’s safety.
Iraq ambassador to U.N. confirms ISIS dirty bomb potential December 1, 2014
James Lewis
The greatest danger is mass panic. ISIS understands this.
Ayatollah Khameni's revelation on ISIS November 20, 2014
Thomas Lifson
Of course: it's all about "Islamophobia."
ISIS slave auction video November 2, 2014
Thomas Lifson
ISIS warriors cite the Koran as they look forward to raping captured Yazidi slave women.
Have Kurds Moved US Leadership to Action on ISIS? October 30, 2014
Fran Fawcett Peterson
Finally, good news from Kobani.
ISIS <em>is</em> Islam! October 28, 2014
G. Murphy Donovan
The lack of a global Muslim response to ISIS puts the lie to the “great religion” and moral equivalence shibboleths that the Obama/Brennan/Kerry team has sought to peddle for six years.
Do we have a plan to protect our embassy in Baghdad? October 15, 2014
Silvio Canto, Jr.
A nightmare scenario is unfolding
Terror Threat on the Southwest Border October 13, 2014
Matthew Ernst
Despite Jeh Johnson's denial there is a serious threat.
Iraq asks for return of US troops October 12, 2014
Thomas Lifson
Faced with ISIS forces within 8 miles of Baghdad, the government of Iraq is pleading for the return of US troops
How to make our war with ISIS last 30 years October 11, 2014
Frank Ryan
ISIS threats are real, executable, violent, and apparently coordinated. The enemy has adapted to counter our strengths and exploit our weaknesses
Betrayed Kurds' Angry Reaction October 9, 2014
Fran Fawcett Peterson
Kurds are holding anti-Islamic State demonstrations worldwide. Some are violent and deadly.
ISIS, the Kurds and a Western Blind Spot October 6, 2014
Fran Fawcett Peterson
It is time for the Turks and the US to realize that a major change has taken place
ISIS Hostage Peter Kassig, next in line for execution, is a Muslim convert October 5, 2014
Thomas Lifson
Parents plea for life of fellow Muslim
Islam: The Awful Truth October 4, 2014
Justin O. Smith
Islam is violent and repressive, and its sacred texts are the heart of darkness at the center of the Islamic State's inspiration and motivation
2300 Marines to be sent to Middle East October 1, 2014
Thomas Lifson
Just don't call them boots on the ground.
The Obama Doctrine: Freedom for Whom? September 29, 2014
Cindy Simpson
Under the Obama Doctrine, we are at war for “freedom” -- but not of the sort that Americans have fought and died for.
ISIS calls for lone wolf attacks on civilians in the West September 23, 2014
Thomas Lifson
Weaponizing the Muslim diaspora.
Navy used 47 Tomahawks last night, 47% of planned 2015 purchases September 23, 2014
Thomas Lifson
Using up weapons inventory faster than planned, with few replacements in the pipeline.
The worldwide rise of sadistic political pathology September 22, 2014
James Lewis
The world has entered a new, reactionary stage of war psychology, one that is driven by mass sadism. The media censorship of sadistic hate propaganda will defeat us in the Jihad War.
Taking Sides in the Muslim Civil War September 18, 2014
G. Murphy Donovan
The wrong side of everything
Pelosi says we are not at 'war' with ISIS, after all September 16, 2014
Thomas Lifson
Usually, the Democrats are masters of message discipline. The difficulty they have in agreeing on whether or not we are at war with ISIS indicates a deep split within the party.
Kerry was against calling action against ISIS 'war' before he was for it September 15, 2014
Thomas Lifson
Secretary of State John Kerry has burnished his well-deserved reputation as a flip-flopper.
Weapons Obama sends to Free Syrian Army will be used to fight Assad, not ISIS September 14, 2014
Thomas Lifson
The chaotic response of the Obama administration to ISIS is creating disasters wherever it operates.
Feds seek Boston man as possible ISIS social media guru September 5, 2014
Thomas Lifson
Another immigrant who rejected this country with murderous fury.
Holder to announce major probe of Ferguson police September 4, 2014
Thomas Lifson
ISIS agents may roam the ramp at Minneapolis Airport, but Holder is using DoJ resources in search of racism in Ferguson.
IS reported to have beheaded second journalist September 2, 2014
Thomas Lifson
America journalist Steven Sotloff has been beheaded by ISIS, if a new video is to be believed
Hey Obama -- Here's an ISIS Strategy For You August 30, 2014
Andrew Thomas
Using resources already in place
Does ISIS Have Black-op Backers? August 30, 2014
James Lewis
ISIS looks like a movement backed by unknown but radical sources, somehow able to command the capability of a regular army, the logistics, planning, recon, real-time command and control, and adanced weapons.