An interesting discussion of the Syrian Kurd’s strategic environment now that Russia has began its bombing campaign. “Despite the good Russian-Kurdish diplomatic contacts, it is
Month: October 2015
Up to 27 Iraqi civilians may have been killed in Canadian airstrike, Pentagon document reveals -CBC
“An internal Pentagon document obtained by CBC’s the fifth estate raises questions about the quality of the investigation conducted by coalition forces into an allegation
After a U.S. Shift, Iran Has a Seat at Talks on War in Syria -New York Times
Iran’s participation also appeared to signal how Iran is emerging from decades of American-imposed marginalization. Only two years ago, it was disinvited from joining Syrian
Is the KRG Failing the People? -Rudaw
A political crisis threatens to derail the dream of self-determination in South Kurdistan. As if a war with Islamic State jihadis, a refugee burden beyond
The Battle for Syria Who Has Gained Ground in Syria Since Russia Began Its Airstrikes New York Times
A very detailed overview of the shifting battle lines in Syria, updated to include recent changes since Russia began its bombing campaign.
In 1983 ‘war scare,’ Soviet leadership feared nuclear surprise attack by U.S. -Washington Post
“In 1983, we may have inadvertently placed our relations with the Soviet Union on a hair trigger,” the review concluded. That autumn has long been