What Trump’s policy towards Kurds portend for Israel
Today, the US is actively abandoning a critical and now longtime ally. Many in Israel are wondering if we are next.
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India condemns Turkey’s military incursion into Syria
India has called upon Turkey to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria
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Whither the Muslim Brotherhood?
The ouster and recent death of former Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi and the incarceration of many of its members has definitely been a setback to the Muslim Brotherhood but it still remains a global and effective organisation.
Why are Arab countries reestablishing ties with Syria?
Syria’s relations with the Arab world are expected to witness a major breakthrough. In particular, this is being witnessed at the diplomatic level with Arab states reestablishing diplomatic ties with Damascus, as well as in the economic front with trade and investments being sought in Syria.
Turkish ambitions in Syria
The Turkish ambitions in Syria and Iraq is clear, and Erdogan recently stated that he wanted to get rid of the Lausanne agreement, which means, that he aspires to occupy new areas in Syria and Iraq, but that is not possible
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The Fight Against ISIS is not over
Despite the optimistic statements by politicians both in Russia and the US that ISIS has been destroyed, experts are aware that this is far from the truth.
“Any future peace deal will be done through the Afghan government only”
Face to face with Tahir Qadiry, Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi.
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The rising specter of the Islamic State in India
Amidst much speculation and contestation about the presence and strength of the Islamic State (IS)
Iraq’s democratic transition needs to be supported: UN envoy; UNAMI mandate extended
Iraq needs support to leave violent past behind amidst constant ISIS threat
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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and the Dilemma of Visibility
ISIS’s reclusive leader has taken a rare risk at an unusual moment: in 2019 the “Caliphate” is gone and Baghdadi has to move around clandestinely in a hostile environment patrolled by the most powerful military in the world. It remains to be seen if the frequency of Baghdadi’s media appearances will change significantly in the future.
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