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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

Iran has long sought to spread its Islamic revolution into neighboring Iraq. With Saddam and the US out and Shiites in control, Iraq’s leaders are now intent on rebuilding their country as a regional Shiite power. But first, they must … 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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