The United States Underestimates the Islamic State at Its Own Peril
On June 10, 2014, the group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS or ISIL) exploded into U.S. national consciousness with the abrupt...
Brennan Roorda has worked, traveled, and studied throughout the Middle East. He holds a BS in Arabic Language and in Middle East Studies, with a focus on history and politics. He also holds an MA in Diplomacy Studies from the University of Jordan. His primary interests are in political stability, strategic studies, and comparative politics.