السياسة العربية والإسلامية

Soner Cagaptay is the author of the new book The Rise of Turkey: The Twenty-First Century's First Muslim Power . His other work includes the book Islam, Secularism, and Nationalism in Modern Turkey: Who is a Turk? He is the Beyer Family Fellow and director of the Turkish Research Program

Failing a unified response by Iraq’s political factions, a rival insurgent group may represent the best chance of stopping ISIS from forming an Islamic caliphate in the heart of the Middle East.

ISIS would likely welcome deeper involvement from the IRGC.

The group's approach to other areas it has seized -- a mix of harsh repression and soft-power outreach -- offers insight into how it might consolidate control in Mosul.

The ISIS invasion of Iraq reflects a wider war between Shiites and Sunnis for control of the Middle East.

Military coordination with Hezbollah may be providing a quick fix, but the country's long-term strength can only be achieved with a reconstituted March 14 coalition.

The Assembly of Experts may soon have a new leader, but hints of a name have yet to emerge.

A senior fellow testifies on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria, with an emphasis on its effect on children.

Three experts offer firsthand observations on Egypt's presidential election and its aftermath, including recommendations for the future direction of U.S. policy and aid dollars.