“Although the conflict in Iraq is often portrayed as a conflict between Shi’as, Kurds and Sunnis, the above developments and dynamics show that there are
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Will Ayatollah Khomeini’s grandson enter politics? -Al Monitor
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2015/05/hassan-khomeini-assembly-of-experts-elections-politics.html The endless maneuvering between Iran’s various factions is always fascinating. This article is doubly interesting though, because it highlights the complexities of institutionalizing charismatic
Is Syria’s war edging towards an outcome? -BBC
“…the outlook for the embattled Syrian leader undoubtedly looks grimmer now than at any time over the past two years. Some of his adversaries and
The Iranians are Coming? -The Nation
An interesting piece on how the different participants (journalists, policy-makers, and media professionals) at the Ninth Annual Al Jazeera Forum in Doha perceive on-going events
Oman breaks from GCC on Yemen conflict -Al Monitor
“Saudi Arabia marshaled a seemingly impressive coalition for its air war on Yemen. In addition to its Sunni allies in the Gulf, Riyadh roped in
Canada’s Policy to Confront the Islamic State -CDFAI
“This paper argues that this approach, even though it is highly flawed, represents the least bad alternative for Canada. This assessment can be separated in
IR Theory & Practice 