Middle East
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
Middle East
Middle East
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
Middle East
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
Middle East
ISIS, Turkey And Oil – The Bigger Picture: Interview With Pelicourt
As the terrorist attack in Paris sparks worldwide fear of similar reprisals and a bloody shootout and hostage situation in a five-star Mali hotel exacerbates ……Read More
Middle East
The Conundrum in Syria
It is increasingly becoming apparent that the current situation in Syria and Iraq is complex beyond belief as we can see on this diagram from Think ……Read More