The assignation of Yitzhak Rabin was 20 years ago today (Nov 4th, 1995). Some taking stock is in order: “Amir wanted to stop Israel ceding
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The Kurdish Predicament in Syria: Balancing Russia, Turkey and the United States -Jamestown Foundation
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
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.
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