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The Evolution of the Peshmerga vs. the Case of Islamic State in Iraq

... orientation of local/regional conflicts Introduction The study of the peshmerga in Iraq is highly pertinent to wider debates surrounding the interrelation of foreign policy... ... and the relevant actors [ 1 ]. This debate has been further stimulated by the rise of Islamic State (IS), as both state and non-state entities fight ‘small wars’ which... ... East highlighted Kurdish fighters as the main frontline troops against IS. Iraq’s Kurds have thus received the opportunity to advance their strategy and policies. This...

17.04.2018

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What Lies Beneath the Seizure of Sinjar?

... terrorists were still believed to be in the nearby desert shortly after the Kurds had entered in Sinjar. By denying the fight to the Kurds, the jihadists gave them the city, operating a strategic retreat as they did in Kobani in February 2015. However, ISIS subsequently lost the control of a strategic communication and supply line linking Raqqa to Mosul, two of its strongholds in Syria and in Iraq. The significance of this victory is twofold. Regarding the fight against ISIS, the seizure of Sinjar tends to split the Islamic State between the Iraqi theater on the one hand, and the Syrian theater on the other hand. Whereas the coordination between ...

16.11.2015

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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)