The War on ISIS

Analysis & Commentary

  • Trump's war on ISIS is failing, no matter how Gorka spins it

    May 27, 2026

    Intercept

  • Pentagon sees few options for preventing new ISIS safe haven in Syria

    October 19, 2019

    POLITICO

  • Veterans who fought ISIS say Trump's 'betrayal' of a crucial ally was 'a total slap in the face'

    October 16, 2019

    Business Insider

  • Pittsboro author brings unique perspective with book on U.S. war against ISIS

    July 19, 2019

    Chatham News and Record

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