Iraq War veteran Carolyn Schapper on the fight to control the Bayji oilfields and what it means for the war against ISIS, for Iraq, and the people of Bayji.

Peter Storey on the latest battle for Tikrit between ISIS and Iraqi government forces and the changing nature of modern urban warfare.

Obama meeting Castro, Iran intrigue, Washington raining on Putin's parade (and vice-versa), China continuing its island hopping, and war in Yemen were all part of the week in war for 12 to 17 April, 2015.

Joao Terrenas reviews David Chandler's 'Empire in Denial' on the discourse and politics of power at play in the West's modern state-building projects.

CBRN expert Dan Kaszeta on the history of chlorine gas in war and why we are seeing its return to the battlefield in Syria and Iraq today.

Army Captain Justin Lynch on why every time America leaves an undefeated foe on the battlefield it helps them evolve into a better, more dangerous enemy.

Jordan Bravin reviews Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran's For Love of Country- What our Veterans can Teach us About Citizenship, Heroism, and Sacrifice.

Colonel (Ret.) Eric Jorgensen on whether "strategic patience" will work or if America will face "mission creep" yet again in its latest project against ISIS in Iraq.