Monthly Archives: September 2013

With Morsi gone, Hamas turns back to Iran

Posted on September 29, 2013 by jonathanspyer

A number of recent reports have noted the revival of Iranian financial backing for Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist movement which rules the Gaza Strip. The Iranian decision appears to follow a series of meetings between officials of the Islamic Republic … Continue reading →

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Kurdish Independence Now

Posted on September 29, 2013 by jonathanspyer

The civil war in Syria and the increasing fragility of Iraq have thrown the long-term future of these states into question. For years, they were ruled by brutal regimes that held power in the name of Arab nationalism; as a … Continue reading →

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The Fragmented Forces Behind Assad

Posted on September 27, 2013 by jonathanspyer

Jerusalem Post, 27/9 The conflict in Syria tends to be seen as one between a disparate, fragmented rebellion and a centralized dictatorial regime. That characterization of the rebellion is correct. The view of the Assad regime as a centralized, monolithic … Continue reading →

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Interview on areas of Control in Syria

Posted on September 10, 2013 by jonathanspyer

http://www.cbn.com/tv/2654013716001

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Are non Al Qaeda Syrian Rebels ‘Moderate’?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by jonathanspyer

For elected representatives and the public to have the necessary discussion regarding action in Syria, it is crucial that a clear picture of the realities on the ground in Syria be presented. Regarding the Assad regime and its apologists, nothing … Continue reading →

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