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Islamic Extremism

World

Mohammed bin Zayed’s Dark Vision of the Middle East’s Future

The enigmatic leader of the U.A.E. may soon emerge as the region’s most powerful figure. What does he really want?

Robert F. Worth New York Times Magazine Jan 2020 Permalink

World Religion

The Mystery of ISIS

How a tattooed video store clerk with a history of drinking and drug use ended up at an Islamic self-help class leading to the birth of ISIS.

Anonymous New York Review of Books Aug 2015 15min Permalink

Crime

A Nightmare in Real Life

On the American teenager who was kidnapped by Islamic militants while on vacation in the Philippines.

Susan Svrluga Washington Post Apr 2013 20min Permalink