No battle plan survives first contact with the enemy. After more than two weeks of bombing ISIL, what readjustments is the President making now that the terrorist organization has reportedly advanced near the Turkish border? In a Google Hangout on Wednesday, Oct. 8, experts answered your questions on a broad range of topics, including why the Iraqi army was defeated so quickly, if there is a potential for the United States to work with Iran, and what even are the goals of the United States in Syria. Watch the whole conversation here.

Why are some Americans choosing to fight malaria in Malawi over meth in Minnesota? In other words: why do we tend to romanticize development work abroad while neglecting problems down the street?