There’s a way to beat Islamic State. But it won’t be pretty.
America’s strategy to destroy the radical group in Iraq and Syria has failed spectacularly. There’s a way to turn the tables—but Obama wouldn’t say yes.
Syria
How an America-loving country became a jihadi hub
Kosovo owes its existence to the West. Its capital even has a statue of Bill Clinton. But even here, Islamic State is taking root.
Why we’re failing to hold Bashar al-Assad to account
Michael Petrou on tears at the UN, and the failure of the 2013 agreement aimed at eradicating Syria’s chemical weapons
For the record: John Duncan on the fight against Islamic State
The government whip closes debate on the military mission against ISIS
For the record: Tom Mulcair on the fight against ISIS
NDP leader Tom Mulcair explains why he opposes the government’s mission
For the record: Justin Trudeau on the fight against ISIS
Justin Trudeau takes a second opportunity to explain his party’s position
Irwin Cotler will abstain again
Liberal MP Irwin Cotler takes a stand by sitting this one out
Expanding airstrikes in Syria will help. But the mission still needs work.
Michael Petrou on why Harper’s plan to have airstrikes in Syria will work, but the mission continues to have a major flaw
Justin Trudeau doubles down
The Liberal leader is against the mission continuing, as he was against it beginning. Here’s Paul Wells on the politics of foreign policy
Inside the triumph at Kobani, and the reality that awaits
Kurdish forces in Syria have turned the tide against Islamic State, but their ranks are becoming dangerously divided