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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.
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.
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.
