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Curbing the Rise of Kurdistan

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

  While a billion watched the festive display of internationalism and multiculturalism at the Olympic opening ceremony in London; the reality was much different in the Middle East, where one of the region’s oldest conflicts threatened to erupt into all-out-war. … Continue reading →

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Is a Kurdish State on the Horizon?

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

While the media is focused on Iranian nuclear talks, the war in Syria, and the elections in Egypt, Iraqi Kurdistan (KRG) is making headway in severing Baghdad’s grip over its national ambitions, chiefly the establishment of an independent Kurdish state. … 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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Israel is not Isolated

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Despite incessant claims of Israel’s isolation from the political opposition, media pundits, and US officials, the level of the Jewish state’s bilateral relations with crucial players indicate otherwise. Earlier this month, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned of “Israel’s growing … 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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