Contain ISIS
The Paris attacks have naturally prompted calls for a stronger response. But restraint is the better course of action.
What to Do About ISIS?
Exploring the hard choices facing the United States and the world
‘How ISIS Spread in the Middle East’: The Response
It’s Sunnis who ultimately hold the key to defeating the Islamic State.
The Hidden Danger of Safe Zones in Syria
David Ignatius calls for creating protected areas to save civilians from Assad and ISIS. But that may put the vulnerable at even greater risk.
A Syria-First Strategy for Defeating ISIS
Protecting civilians from Assad is the first step toward the settlement David Ignatius deems essential.
Is There a Sunni Solution to ISIS?
David Ignatius calls for reconciliation among Iraqi Sunnis, Shiites, and Kurds. But this oversimplifies the bargain that needs to be struck.
How ISIS Spread in the Middle East
And how to stop it