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Syria’s Civil War Rages, as Alawites Press on

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Syria’s military is escalating its offensive on the country’s Sunni rebels; however the violence in Syria is not likely to end in the near future, even if the Assad regime is ousted. To that point, Damascus has been unable to … Continue reading →

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For Alawites, the Uprising in Syria is Existential

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Alawites control nearly all aspects of the Syrian power network and have dominated the state for decades. Ethnically they are Arab; but religiously they are an obscure and unique sect. They have built their collective successes around the Assad regime … Continue reading →

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The Alawites and the Struggle for Power in Syria

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Recent reports from Syria show a full-out civil war is becoming more likely. While the uprising has been portrayed as mostly non-violent and has been, this form of revolution has failed to dethrone the Alawites from power. Calls for direct … Continue reading →

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