Islamism refers to religious and political ideological movements that believe that Islam should influence political systems. Its proponents believe Islam is innately political, and that Islam as a political system is superior to communism, liberal democracy, capitalism, and other alternatives in achieving a just, successful society.
In a startling turn of events, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has made a..
In a stunning turn of events, Syrian Islamist rebels have seized control of Damascus, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee to..
In a powerful speech, Hezbollah's acting leader, Naim Qassem, announced the group's commitment to helping the Syrian government in..
