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Israel Eyeing the Islamic Republic?

Posted on September 3, 2012 by

Tensions are soaring in the Middle East. But as the world awaits and debates the possibility of a highly speculated unilateral Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear program, the reality is that the Iranian threat to Israel goes far beyond a … Continue reading →

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Echoes of Syrian violence in Lebanon – Written for the Saudi al-Arabiya news source

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/21/215517.html

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Al-Qaeda’s Rise in Syria

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

The recent wave of suicide bombings in Syria, along with Lebanon’s seizure of a weapons-laden cargo ship intended for Syrian rebels, underscores the infiltration of not only Sunni jihadist ideology into Syria, but also weapons, tactics, and fighters from throughout … Continue reading →

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Iraq: The Next Shiite Islamic Republic?

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

As a conservative Muslim nation, Iraq is by and large opposed to Western ideals and movements deemed contrary or heretical to Islam. One Western export, the “emo” subculture – an American-born hardcore punk music movement – is considered almost synonymous … Continue reading →

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The “Arab Spring” and the Decline of the Arab Nation-State

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

By: Daniel Brode The “Arab Spring” is fomenting a breakdown of Arab states through the forces of sectarianism and radical Islam. The genesis of Arab states is in mandates maintained by European powers, Britain and France, following the collapse of … Continue reading →

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