Only a fool would predict, so here goes: Lebanon’s war lasted 15 years, but Syria’s will last longer because the foreign backers are in it for the long haul: for global, not regional, victory.
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Turkish Newspaper Seizure is Another Disaster For Freedom
The ever increasing crackdown on freedom of the press in the strategically important country of Turkey that could have devastating results for the democratic world
Confrontation With Kurds Threatens Turkish Democracy
Turkish democracy at risk during its continued fight against Kurdish groups after peace talks
Iraqi Prime Minister al-Abadi is Running Out of Friends
Dangerous times in Iraq compounded by Prime Minister al-Abadi’s ever declining political support
Kurdish Lobbyists Descend on Capitol Hill
Conflict and regional discord has brought unprecedented numbers of Kurdish lobbyists to Washington
Iraqi Kurdistan Drifting Into Political Limbo Amid Crisis
Unsettled political feuds complicating multiple regional crisis leaving Iraqi Kurdistan drifting
Turkish Journalism Crackdown Snags America’s Vice News
Growing concerns about fresh Turkish journalism crackdown ahead of controversial national polls
Iraqi Corruption is a Cancer Without Known Cure
Amid endless conflict and turmoil, there is only a fragile hope for any fix to Iraqi corruption
Creating Children’s Artwork in Saddam’s Kurdistan Prison
Refugees from Syria’s conflict help children paint their life inside Saddam’s Kurdistan Prison
Kurdish Peace Process Boosted Following Turkey Vote
Rebalanced politics of Turkey to be boon to long-running Kurdish peace process in regional benefit