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Concerns over Syria’s new army: A haven for foreign militants
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Concerns over Syria’s new army: A haven for foreign militants
April 14, 2025

Under the leadership of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its leader, Ahmad al-Shara (Abu Mohammad al-Julani), the new Syrian government has placed greater emphasis on ideological alignment, raising crucial questions about the army’s combat doctrine and operational framework.

L’Iraq tra neo-ottomanesimo, Asse della Resistenza e aspirazioni allo sviluppo
April 5, 2025

In un contesto caratterizzato da estrema divisione (dalla presenza di numerose fazioni influenzate dall’esterno e spesso in contrasto tra loro), l’obiettivo della guida politica irachena rimane quello di sfruttare la geografia come strumento per divenire un attore regionale di primo livello sul piano geopolitico e geoeconomico.

L’Iraq tra neo-ottomanesimo, Asse della Resistenza e aspirazioni allo sviluppo
Trump needs an America-First Middle East strategy
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Trump needs an America-First Middle East strategy
April 4, 2025

The president should embrace peace for Americans, not wage wars for foreign governments.

Iraq’s Sudani walks a tightrope after Syria’s fall
December 30, 2024

With the region’s Resistance Axis on the back foot, Iraq’s ability to insulate itself from turmoil depends on Sudani’s diplomatic finesse, domestic leadership, and the maintenance of the PMU as a cornerstone of sovereignty.

Iraq’s Sudani walks a tightrope after Syria’s fall
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Why have the Shia forgotten the lessons of Karbala?
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Why have the Shia forgotten the lessons of Karbala?
December 26, 2024

The Shia, who predominate in South Lebanon and Iran, seem to have forgotten key pillars of their religious inheritance, Declan Hayes writes.

Assassinating a top Russian general
December 24, 2024

Russia, like the Assads, is not fighting a popularity contest. Russia, like the Assads’ Syria, is fighting for its life.

Assassinating a top Russian general
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Netanyahu’s “imaginary war narrative” strategy: “If it works, fine; if not, no big deal. We’ll try something else”
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Netanyahu’s “imaginary war narrative” strategy: “If it works, fine; if not, no big deal. We’ll try something else”
November 4, 2024

Of course, a victory narrative was too valuable to be foregone. Yet nonetheless, unexplained events matter.

Del 11 de septiembre al 7 de octubre: la falsa “guerra contra el terror” se derrumba
September 18, 2024

Durante años, EEUU ejecutó el programa de desestabilización regional de Israel utilizando terroristas fantasmas como justificación de la “Guerra contra el Terror”. Pero el 7 de octubre de 2023 acabó con el interminable proyecto bélico de Washington: con sólo pulsar el interruptor, los adversarios de EEUU han vuelto la “Guerra Larga” contra Israel.

Del 11 de septiembre al 7 de octubre: la falsa “guerra contra el terror” se derrumba
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