Seán D. Naylor

Seán D. Naylor was a staff writer for Foreign Policy in 2015.

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The Islamic State’s Best Weapon Was Born in the USA

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For Generals Fighting the Islamic State, a Sense of Déjà Vu

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Exclusive: American Hostage Passed on Chance to Escape

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Top U.S. General: Many Iraqis Believe Washington Aiding Islamic State

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New Question About Drone Strike That Killed Missing American

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Mission Unstoppable: Why Is the CIA Running America’s Foreign Policy?

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Seán D. Naylor, Yochi Dreazen
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Successful U.S. Raid Into Syria Could Lead to More Missions There

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Colum Lynch, Seán D. Naylor
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‘Good Kill,’ Bad Movie

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Obama Administration: Hersh Account of Bin Laden Raid ‘Patently False’

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Searching for Hostages Isn’t CIA’s Top Priority, Insiders Say

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Meet the Shadow Warrior Leading the Fight Against the Islamic State

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Shifting Sands: Fight in Iraq Moves to Baiji; Fate of Ramadi Unclear

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Paul McLeary, Seán D. Naylor
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The Pentagon Ups the Ante in Syria Fight

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Playing Both Sides of the Fence

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Kate Brannen, Seán D. Naylor
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Yemen Was Washington’s Counterterrorism Success Story. Not Anymore.

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