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Russia in Syria: Obscure Solutions to Obscure Challenges, and the Risks Surrounding them

Pursuing an active policy in Syria up to direct involvement in the military conflict seems to be bringing Moscow ... ... the moderate opposition and civilians, while others will see it as an enemy of the Sunnis. Details regarding the groups bombed, real targets for air attacks, or the fact... ... mission, etc. Such statements not only revive the image of Western crusades in the Middle East but also echo with the offensive missionary rhetoric of George Bush Jr....

03.11.2015

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Shiites and Sunnis: The Danger of Major War from Syria to Pakistan

... Lebanon [2] , who have their own long-standing similar problems, have become the first victims outside of Syria to suffer from the religious conflict. However, this religious problem is affecting not only these states, but also countries beyond the Middle East. Shiites and Sunnis: Neighbors and Even Relatives Unlike other countries the mosaic of religious and ethnic composition in Syria will have a profound impact on the alignment of forces in the Middle East should the regime in the country change dramatically. In terms of size, Shiite Muslims are the minority, making up according to estimates 10 to 15 percent of the total population ...

25.04.2014

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