“Thomas van Linge’s colorful, detailed maps showing which parties control which parts of Iraq, Libya and Syria are a hit whenever he posts them on
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A Better Solution to the Kurdish Arms Issue -Atlantic Council
I don’t actually agree with suggestions made in this article, as I will explain at the end. However it does provide a glimpse into the
The Fall of Ramadi: Daesh’s Next Move -RUSI
“The Islamic State, or Daesh, once again showed its ability to surprise observers by its swift capturing of the Iraqi provincial capital of Anbar, Ramadi.
Kurdish-Shi’a Tensions in Iraq Amid the Struggle Against the Islamic State -Jamestown TM
“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
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
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