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Max Fisher

Max Fisher

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Max Fisher

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    What no one wants to admit about fighting ISIS: the US has only bad choicesWhat no one wants to admit about fighting ISIS: the US has only bad choices
    archives

    America’s ISIS debate is really about choosing between two terrible options.

    By Max Fisher
    Politics
    It’s not just Trump: Islamophobia in America is spiraling out of controlIt’s not just Trump: Islamophobia in America is spiraling out of control
    Politics

    The problem is the worst it’s been in years, maybe ever — and it’s growing violent.

    By Max Fisher
    Video
    The Syrian civil war, explained in FrenchThe Syrian civil war, explained in French
    Video

    We got lots of requests to translate our Syrian civil war video into French. So we did.

    By Christophe Haubursin, Johnny Harris and 1 more
    Gun Violence
    This is the best paragraph I’ve ever read on gun control and mass shootingsThis is the best paragraph I’ve ever read on gun control and mass shootings
    Gun Violence

    “The cell phones in the pockets of the dead students were still ringing when we were told that it was wrong to ask why.”

    By Max Fisher
    Syria
    No, Turkey shooting down a Russian warplane will not spark World War IIINo, Turkey shooting down a Russian warplane will not spark World War III
    Syria

    But it should still make us ask: What if this had happened in Eastern Europe, where the danger is much higher?

    By Max Fisher
    Syria
    Turkey shot down a Russian warplane. Why it would happen and why it matters, explained.Turkey shot down a Russian warplane. Why it would happen and why it matters, explained.
    Syria

    No, it’s not the start of World War III. But this is still a big deal.

    By Max Fisher
    Syria
    The problem at the heart of ISIS — and why the world seems unable to solve itThe problem at the heart of ISIS — and why the world seems unable to solve it
    Syria

    ISIS’s weaknesses are numerous. But the group is a problem that the world seems unable to solve. Why?

    By Max Fisher
    Syria
    9 questions about ISIS you were too embarrassed to ask9 questions about ISIS you were too embarrassed to ask
    Syria

    What does ISIS want? Why do people join? What does religion have to do with it?

    By Max Fisher
    Terrorism
    A very simple explanation of why it’s wrong to demand that Muslims condemn terrorismA very simple explanation of why it’s wrong to demand that Muslims condemn terrorism
    Terrorism

    “We have to afford this same assumption of innocence to Muslims.”

    By Max Fisher
    Syria
    Dear politicians who want to bar Syrian refugees: here are 6 ways you’re wrongDear politicians who want to bar Syrian refugees: here are 6 ways you’re wrong
    Syria

    There are some big problems with the argument that we have to bar refugees to prevent terrorism.

    By Max Fisher