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Comment: As atrocities and war crimes committed against civilians in the name of fighting terrorism continue, international inaction risks a new generation of further radicalised extremists, writes Tallha Abdulrazaq.

Comment: With clear sectarian statements being issued by senior Shia political and military leaders, Mosul is destined for a future of blood, untold suffering and utter destruction, writes Tallha Abdulrazaq

Comment: Kerry's revelation that Hizballah is not plotting against America has confirmed what many already knew: Iran used fear to force the US to the table, writes Tallha Abdulrazaq.

Comment: Despite trillions of dollars spent, millions of lives lost or damaged and 15 years of strife, the US War on Terror has not achieved its objective, writes Tallha Abdulrazaq

Comment: By burning Iraqi oil fields, Islamic State is not necessarily showing weakness, but inflicting as much strategic damage to the Iraqi government and allies as possible, writes Tallha Abdulrazaq.

Comment: Iran's formation of a 'Shia Liberation Army' demonstrates its goal of regional political and military hegemony will not be going away any time soon, writes Tallha Abdulrazaq.

Comment: Rather than showing respect for the Olympics and to the discipline and etiquette of Judo, Egypt's El-Shehaby played the game, lost, and refused to shake hands, writes Tallha Abdulrazaq.

Comment: Following the US-imposed de-Baathification process, a new law criminalises Iraq's political dissidents by branding them 'Baathists', writes Tallha Abdulrazaq.

Comment: Now that Fallujah has been retaken by Baghdad and reduced to a ghost town, questions are being raised about what the future looks like for Mosul and its people.

Comment: Now that an attempted coup has been thwarted and Erdogan’s position secured, the Turkish President will purge any potential threats to modern Turkey, argues Tallha Abdulrazaq