Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent decision to withdraw most but not all of Russian military forces operating in Syria was another in a string of surprises that appear to (more…)
The Pentagon has reported that “the equivalent of the secretary of defense” for Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) was killed in a U.S.-led coalition air strike. (FULL (more…)
By Jack Caravelli Europe is reeling under a series of problems — some, not all of its own making — that is dimming the hopes of those promoting a (more…)
A clash of personalities may have changed the face of Iraq’s war on Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). (FULL STORY) (more…)
The Kurds, whose presence in Syria can be traced to before the Crusades, may be on the verge of autonomy. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Iran’s infusion of cash after the lifting of international sanctions is likely to trigger an arms race that will change the strategic balance in the region, a London-based think (more…)
While Hizbullah is the more immediate threat, Iran remains firmly in the sights of Israel’s Air Force (IAF), even after implementation of the nuclear deal with world powers. (FULL (more…)
While its tactics differ and it doesn’t have the social media savvy of Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL), Al Qaida’s Syrian affiliate is nonetheless just as much (more…)
While much ballyhoo came from official talking heads in Iran as international sanctions were officially lifted, the average Iranian on the street was much more reserved. (FULL STORY) (more…)
