Islamic State’s plan, and the West’s trap
Paul Rogers looks at lessons not learnt and the dangers of expanding the war against IS.
Algerian gas plant terror: the real story
Used to justify Western military in North Africa, we have not been told the truth about the Tiguentourine attack reveals Jeremy Keenan.
Why Pakistan's Taliban win as they lose
Pakistan's army offensive has wrongfooted the Taliban. But the larger war of ideas has yet to be won. *Pervez Hoodbhoy* explains.