Iran and the United States have spent the past few decades provoking each other and maneuvering for influence in the Middle East. The relationship between the two countries is fractured, hostile, and is expressed through the political actions of both nations and their global proxies. Undermining the power of the other nation in the …
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Crowds inside NES territory. (STR/AFP/Getty Images) The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (NES) was born out of the conflagration that has come to be known as the Syrian Civil War. It would take a decently sized book to detail every phase of this 8 yearlong conflict, but the residents of the area commonly …
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As you likely already know, the world can be a frightening place. The endless stream of information and frenzied reaction that fills our news and social media feeds can give any reader a headache. This barrage also has the effect of burying some sources that may offer relevant perspectives. The will of ruling classes and …
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