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Daniel Byman

Latest articles by Daniel Byman

Politics
Who is a terrorist, actually?Who is a terrorist, actually?
Politics

The problem with labeling your least-favorite protest group as “terrorists.”

By Daniel Byman
Trump’s reckless Middle East policy has brought the US to the brink of war
World Politics

Why the killing of Qassem Soleimani comes at precisely the wrong time.

By Daniel Byman
World Politics
Killing Qassem Soleimani changes the game in the Middle EastKilling Qassem Soleimani changes the game in the Middle East
World Politics

But has Trump really thought out what comes next?

By Daniel Byman
World Politics
5 lessons from the death of Baghdadi5 lessons from the death of Baghdadi
World Politics

It’s far too early to claim total victory. Here’s why.

By Daniel Byman
Trump’s Syria withdrawal is a boon for ISIS — and a nightmare for Europe
World Politics

A wave of would-be returnees could rekindle terrorism on the continent.

By Daniel Byman
The Big Idea
Trump and Obama both ignored Gaza — at great costTrump and Obama both ignored Gaza — at great cost
The Big Idea

The extremist group Hamas wants to fill the void in Palestinian leadership. US abandonment of the peace process has furthered its goal.

By Daniel Byman
Syria
Here are America’s five best options for Syria. They’re all terrible.Here are America’s five best options for Syria. They’re all terrible.
Syria

There are no good solutions for the war in Syria. An expert lays out the five bad ones we do have.

By Daniel Byman