US ground troops in Iraq

Keeping the ISIS Challenge in Perspective

Published by Wayne White 3 Comments

by Wayne White Once again American observers are outbidding each other over how serious a threat the Islamic State (ISIS or IS) poses. Recent IS gains in Iraq heightened Washington’s concern, causing President Obama to huddle with coalition defense ministers.… Continue Reading →

US Ground Troops Possible in Anti-ISIS Battle

Published by Jim Lobe 5 Comments

by Jim Lobe US combat troops may be deployed against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) if the strategy announced by President Barack Obama last week fails to make substantial progress against the radical Sunni group, Washington’s top… Continue Reading →