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Petraeus: Use Al Qaeda Fighters to Beat ISIS
To take down the so-called Islamic State in Syria, the influential former head of the CIA wants to co-opt jihadists from America’s arch foe. By Shane Harris.
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ISIL fight forces U.S. to choose between allies
Syrian Kurds are serving as 'boots on the ground' against the Islamic State, but Turkey opposes their involvement.. By Nahal Toosi. -
Mr. Erdogan’s War Against the Kurds
It’s not unusual for political leaders in trouble to use diversionary tactics to turn their fortunes around. Hollywood capitalized on this theme in a popular 1997 film called “Wag the Dog” in which, right before an election, a political spin doctor distracts voters... -
West Point law professor who called for attacks on 'Islamic holy sites' resigns
William C Bradford departs institution that hired him in August following report on his call for scholars to be treated as ‘enemy combatants.’ By Spencer Ackerman.
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