Russia's intervention kept a brutal dictator in power at the expense of the Syrian people in service of its own economic and political goals.

Terrorism 2024-12-21

ISIS twists ancient Islamic tax to extort religious minorities

ISIS has 'reinterpreted' an ancient Islamic tax, using it to extort religious minorities in defiance of human rights and Islamic principles.


Russia's intervention kept a brutal dictator in power at the expense of the Syrian people in service of its own economic and political goals.

Media 2024-12-11

Press freedom under attack from Hizbullah, supporters in Lebanon

The Iran-backed party is waging a campaign to stifle critical voices in Lebanon, with journalists describing threats and attacks.



Russia's intervention kept a brutal dictator in power at the expense of the Syrian people in service of its own economic and political goals.

Security 2024-12-04

Iraq rejects conflict, orders crackdown on Iran-backed militias

Baghdad moves against militias launching attacks from Iraqi soil, but faces a delicate balancing act as Iranian proxies adapt and tensions rise.


Will the Houthis be able to achieve their ambitions for political representation, social reform, territorial control and opposition to foreign intervention?







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