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Published in Middle East Online: Battling for the Future of Egypt

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

The latest bloodshed in Cairo underscores worrying trends and emerging realities regarding Egypt’s internal security and political future. The recent clashes in the vicinity of Cairo’s Abbasseya Square illustrate the readiness of prominent political groups to forcefully impose their views, … Continue reading →

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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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Iran’s Religious Surge in Iraq

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

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Assad’s Military Gains and the Western-Sunni Setback in Syria

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

The Alawite regime in Syria has by and large won a series of impressive tactical victories. Fighting is not yet over, however mere mop-up operations and rebel raids remain. The war has been costly, as bloodshed has already claimed more … 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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