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The Different Breeds of “Lone Wolf” Terrorist
Over the last years Lone Wolf Terrorists (LWTs) have been one of the biggest security concerns in the European Union, yet relatively little is known about them. One important question is how much they actually have in common with each other and if it’s possible …
By Sebastian Gonano
29 January 2019
Europe, Politics, Profiles

The Contradictions of Northern Syria
Conflict, Politics, West & Central Asia
This article provides an overview of the geopolitical situation in Northern Syria. We’ll look at the history …
By Sebastian Gonano
5 Jun 2018
The Quest for Control – What does the spread of militias mean for …
Politics, West & Central Asia
Syria's Bashar al-Assad remains in control thanks in part to a wide network of loyal militias. How will this affect him in the future?
By Sebastian Gonano
15 Dec 2017
A Summary of the Fighting in Kirkuk
Conflict, West & Central Asia
On the 21st of October 2016, the Islamic State (IS) launched a surprise attack on the Iraqi city of Kirkuk. One set of attackers came from outside the city limits, circumventing the front-line and checkpoints, while a second group of sleeper cells attacked from within Kirkuk.
By Sebastian Gonano
16 Nov 2017
The Role of Sheikh Maqsoud during the Battle for Aleppo
Conflict, Politics, West & Central Asia
Sheikh Maqsoud is a district in the northern part of Aleppo city with a Kurdish majority population. Except for its …
By Sebastian Gonano
16 Nov 2017

A summary of the fighting in the Barada River Valley
The Barada River, which originates in the southern Anti-Lebanon Mountains and winds its way to the Syrian capital, is surrounded by mountainous terrain. This river is the main water source for Damascus, making the valley strategically important.
By Sebastian Gonano
14 Nov 2017
Conflict, West & Central Asia
The rebel offensive in Quneitra province and Druze involvement
On 10th September 2016, several rebel groups including Ahrar ash-Sham, Jabhat Fateh ash-Sham (JFS, former Al-Nusra Front) and associated units announced an offensive in Quneitra governate. The rebels aimed to capture and secure the town of Hader ( a Druze town), which they deemed essential for government operations in the region. Hader can be cut off rather easily as to its north is Mount Hermon, and the road leading past it to the south also connects to the Bayt Jinn rebel pocket.
By Sebastian Gonano
13 Nov 2017
Conflict, West & Central Asia
The Start of the SDF’s Raqqa Offensive
On November 5th 2016, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) started the so called “Wrath of the Euphrates” …
By Sebastian Gonano
13 Nov 2017
Conflict, Politics, West & Central Asia
City Profile: The City of Aleppo
One of Syria's largest cities, Aleppo has seen war for nearly four years. What has become of it since the onset of conflict?
By Sebastian Gonano
25 Oct 2017
Profiles, West & Central Asia
Turkey in Syria – A summary of the intervention
On August 24th, 2016, the Turkish military entered Syria near Jarabulus directly, together with various rebel …
By Sebastian Gonano
14 Oct 2017
Conflict, West & Central Asia

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