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Air Conditioners and Autonomy: Basra’s Case for Federalism
To the people of Basra, Iraq’s second largest city and the nation’s center of commerce, the air conditioner is both a blessing and a curse. The relief such an appliance provides from the stifling heat of the southern Iraqi summer is welcomed by all, especially in June …
By Trent Schoenborn
17 May 2019
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“The West Has Fallen” – The Notre Dame Fire and the Na…
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Fires had barely begun to erupt on the roof of the Notre Dame cathedral before talk about the “real” …
By Séamus Malekafzali
21 Apr 2019
The Iran-Iraq War: Oman’s Foreign Policy, Part 2
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Today, the Sultanate of Oman is seen by many as a provider of peace and aid to much of the Middle East. The …
By Edwin Tran
29 Mar 2019
An Authoritarian Marriage of Convenience
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The Syrian regime’s connection to Germany’s right-wing populists While the Assad regime has proven …
By Sascha Ruppert
19 Mar 2019
In the Aftermath of Shiladze
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During a routine search and destroy mission on 24 January 2019, Turkish Air Force (TAF) attack aircraft engaged …
By Trent Schoenborn
27 Feb 2019
“Assad or We Burn the Country”
The Pillars of Authoritarian Resilience Part 1 In July 2018, in southern Iraq, protests erupted against government …
By Sascha Ruppert
13 Feb 2019
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SAS Injured in Syria: Shouldn’t We Understand What Went Wrong?
In early January, just a few weeks after US President Trump announced that the US-led coalition defeated IS, two …
By Megan Karlshoej-Pedersen
8 Feb 2019
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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 …
By Sebastian Gonano
29 Jan 2019
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Iraq’s New Administration and the Looming Budget Debate
Iraq’s new Prime Minister, Adil Abdul Mahdi, has been referred to as a “gift to all” and the “ultimate compromise” …
By Trent Schoenborn
19 Dec 2018
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In the Lion’s Den: Oman’s Foreign Policy, Part 1
Oman is a name that few would recognise, unfamiliar to many and difficult to find on a map. To those somewhat …
By Edwin Tran
6 Dec 2018
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Dwarfing the Giant: The Reality of Russia’s Military, Part II
Author’s disclaimer: For the purposes of narrative flow, certain Air Force sub-units have been lumped with …
By Stanimir Dobrev
14 Nov 2018
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Tunisian Success: An Economic Analysis
When examining Tunisia and its development after the 2011 Arab Spring revolutions, many observers have fallen into …
By Edwin Tran
28 Sep 2018
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Dwarfing the Giant: The Reality of Russia’s Military, Part I
In a recent interview, Dmitri Peskov echoed a statement from Vladimir Putin, ‘the Russian armed forces had …
By Stanimir Dobrev
19 Sep 2018
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The Contradictions of Northern Syria
This article provides an overview of the geopolitical situation in Northern Syria. We’ll look at the history …
By Sebastian Gonano
5 Jun 2018
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Iraqi Pariahs Seek Redemption in Upcoming Elections
As the campaigning period for Iraq’s May 12th parliamentary elections begins in earnest, the politicians …
By Trent Schoenborn
4 May 2018
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The Origins of Dictatorship in Syria
When analysing the Syrian conflict, the historical context is an area often approached superficially, with …
By Erik M. Kannike
24 Apr 2018
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Brexit and The Security Concerns Facing Northern Ireland
Despite difficulties, the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 has established a lasting peace in Northern Ireland over …
By Cillian O'Gara
24 Apr 2018
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The Growing Role of Reconciled Rebels in Syria
In 2013, two years after the first anti-government protests began in Dara’a, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) was …
By Gregory Waters
21 Apr 2018
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Narrative and Information: Russian Cyber Operations
The primary focus of this article is Russian cyber-operational strategy in Eastern Europe, particularly in Ukraine …
By Harry Stebbins
17 Apr 2018
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Suwayda – The “Almost” Revolution of 2017
How Syria’s “Romeo and Juliet” almost destroyed Assad’s grip on power. In late 2017, social …
By Stanimir Dobrev
3 Apr 2018
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Contextualising Erdoğan’s Political Rise, The Kemalist Context: Part 1
Turkey stands at a crossroads. Today, the rise of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stands as a turning point for the country. …
By Edwin Tran
23 Mar 2018
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Damascus’ “Democratic” Experiments: Local Councils under Gov…
On August 23, 2011, Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad passed Decree 107 in an attempt to ameliorate the growing …
By Gregory Waters
14 Mar 2018
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Italy’s Election, the Future of Europe: Part 1
On March 4th, 2018, Italy heads to the polls to elect the 18th Legislature of the post-war Italian Republic. It is …
By William Baker
28 Feb 2018
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The Evolution of Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation into a Political Unit
On December 11th, 2017, Iraqi militia founder and spiritual leader, Muqtada al-Sadr made a groundbreaking …
By Trent Schoenborn
20 Feb 2018
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The Minor Sect Ruling Syria: Who are the Alawites?
How did a minor and historically secretive sect of Islam, the Alawites, come to rule Syria, and what do they believe?
By Chris Gentry
29 Dec 2017
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