Middle East
Saudi Arabia and Yemen Slipping Under the World’s Radar
While the world focuses on the ongoing civil war in Syria, another war continues unabated. This war, between Saudi Arabia and Yemen has more-or-less slipped ……Read More
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Polling Syrians and Iraqis – What They Want and Who They Trust
While Syria and Iraq have been headline news in the mainstream and not-so-mainstream media for months, we rarely get any information about how Syrians and ……Read More
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Funding the Islamic State
A study by the Congressional Research Service looks at the source of funding that keeps the Islamic State functional. Since ISIL has taken on the ……Read More
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Saudi Arabia Elects First Women To Public Office
Photo: AP Photo/Aya Batrawy It's been a monumental weekend for women in Saudi Arabia. After historic elections allowed women to vote and run for ……Read More
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How Far Can The Syria Conflict Spiral Out Of Control: Interview With Pelicourt
Business is business, so why not buy oil from ISIS. The Russians claim the Turks are doing it, and in all likelihood even Assad is ……Read More
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ISIS’ Oil and the Turkish Connection
With Turkey sitting on the doorstep of the Syrian civil war and their recent involvement with the downing of a Russian fighter, it is important ……Read More