Tag: Kurds
Kurdish Tribes Stealing Assyrian Christian Lands
by Taiyo "Siraj" Davis | Dec 4, 2019 | Middle East, News & Analysis, Politics
There has been an ongoing occupation in Northern Iraq of Assyrian Christian indigenous lands, largely ignored by the mainstream media, which requires a solution soon.
By Calling Out Democrats, Tulsi Gabbard Has Altered the Political Landscape
by Mark H. Gaffney | Oct 21, 2019 | Middle East, Politics, US, Viewpoints
Tulsi Gabbard’s rightful criticism of US interventionism in Syria indicates that she’s Americans’ best chance to defeat the War Party.
Iraqi Kurdistan PM Keen to Repair Relations with Iraq and Neighbors
by Suliman Mulhem | Dec 9, 2017 | Middle East, News & Analysis, Politics
With economic sanctions burdening Iraqi Kurdistan, the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) is working hard to resolve the crisis with all stakeholders.
Recognize the Genocide that Happened—and the One Now Beginning
by Raffi K. Hovannisian | May 6, 2016 | Europe, Viewpoints
The United States, Europe, and their partners must officially recognize the Mountainous Karabagh Republic within its constitutional frontiers.
If Syria Is to Fall, Others Will Follow: The Pandora’s Box of Federalism
by Ramzy Baroud | Mar 26, 2016 | Middle East, Viewpoints
It is safe to say that after five years of war in Syria, the conflict is entering into a new phase.
Canada and the Future of Assyria
by Devi Odisho | Feb 12, 2016 | Americas, Viewpoints
Canada has the tools at its disposal to affect positive change and turn the tide of history for the long-persecuted Assyrians.
Will the Middle East Crisis Worsen in the New Year?
by Jack A. Smith | Jan 12, 2016 | Asia Pacific, Middle East, News & Analysis
US policies have created a chaotic situation in the Middle East, and there’s little reason to expect this to change.
US and Russian Militaries Compete for Darwin Award
by David Swanson | Nov 13, 2015 | Asia Pacific, Middle East, US, Viewpoints
Which world power can damage its own interests with the dumbest move? The contest will have you on the edge of your seats.
Nonagon of Toxic Conflict: Notes on the Turkish Quagmire
by Richard Falk | Oct 8, 2015 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
The Middle East has become a puzzle so daunting that only fools are clear about what should be done.
US-Turkey ‘Alliance’: An Equation with Multiple Variables
by Andranik Israyelyan | Aug 17, 2015 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
If Turkey continues to use its alliance with the US to ostensibly combat ISIS as a pretext for a war on the Kurds, it won’t be surprising.
Turkey-US ‘anti-ISIS’ Cooperation: The Potential for a Libya 2.0?
by Devon Douglas-Bowers | Jul 31, 2015 | Asia Pacific, Middle East, News & Analysis
The new arrangement allows the US to put more pressure on the Syrian government while giving Turkey free reign to repress the Kurds.
Darker Horizons Ahead: Rethinking the War on ‘IS’
by Ramzy Baroud | Jul 29, 2015 | Middle East, Viewpoints
The war on ‘IS’ and other extremist groups cannot possibly be won if corrupt, violent regimes remain the only alternative to radicalization and extremism.
Turkey: From “zero problems” to “precious loneliness”
by Andranik Israyelyan | Jun 19, 2015 | Asia Pacific, Viewpoints
Turkey implemented a “zero problems with neighbors” policy in 2004, but now seems to have become neighborless.
Israel’s Shimon Peres Reacts to the Turkish Elections
by Richard Falk | Jun 12, 2015 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
The enmity between Erdoğan and Peres dates to Israel’s murder of civilians during Operation Cast Lead and subsequent attack on the Mavi Marmara.