A couple of articles providing a basic overview of the two major sects in Islam and the doctrinal differences between them. Sunnis and Shias: Islam’s
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ISIS mission: Canadian CF-18s drop laser-guided bombs over Iraq -CBC
“First attack since CF-18s arrived in Kuwait on Oct. 30” http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/isis-mission-canadian-cf-18s-drop-laser-guided-bombs-over-iraq-1.2821425 More analysis of the strategy Canada is pursuing can be found here: Canada’s forces
US plan for proxy army to fight Isis in Syria suffers attack -The Guardian
The US strategy of backing the Kurds and Shi’a against ISIS has had some success. However, their strategy of simultaneously supporting “moderate” anti-regime forces in
Erdogan confronts allies, rivals alike over Syria -al Monitor
An interesting look at the growing disconnect between Turkey’s preferences for the region and those of some of the states Turkey has to contend with:
The Crisis in U.S.-Israel Relations Is Officially Here -The Atlantic
“The Obama administration’s anger is “red-hot” over Israel’s settlement policies, and the Netanyahu government openly expresses contempt for Obama’s understanding of the Middle East. Profound
Is Libya a proxy war? -Washington Post
Interesting article on the involvement of Egypt, the UAE and Qatar in Libya’s deteriorating political situation. Historically, the logic of alliances has meant “the enemy
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