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Iran Update, May 12, 2024

Key Takeaways: Northern Gaza Strip: Israeli ground forces advanced into Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip.Southern Gaza Strip: Israeli forces continued a “precise operation” targeting Hamas in eastern Rafah.West Bank: Israeli forces have engaged Palestinian fighters in at least three locations in the West Bank.Southern Lebanon and Golan Heights: Iranian-backed …

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Russia Removes Guards From Armenian-Azerbaijani Border, But Not From Borders With Iran And Turkey, Kremlin Says – OpEd

At Yerevan’s request and in a way consistent with Moscow’s withdrawal of its so-called “peacekeepers” from Azerbaijani territory, the Russian government has removed Russian border guards from the Armenian-Azerbaijani frontier but not from Armenia’s borders with Iran and Turkey, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says. Russia has maintained border posts in …

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Deterrence, Escalation Management And The Iran-Israel Conflict – Analysis

On 13 April 2024, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched an aerial attack on Israel involving over 300 drones, cruise and ballistic missiles. Israel and its Western allies including the United States, the United Kingdom, France and neighbouring Jordan were able to organise a coordinated defence using fighter jets, …

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The Economic Implications Of Turkey’s Trade Boycott On Israel And Beyond – OpEd

In a surprising turn of events, the Turkish economy has delivered a significant blow to its Israeli counterpart, sending shockwaves through the region and global markets. The escalating tensions between the two nations fueled by political and diplomatic disputes have now manifested in the economic realm with far-reaching consequences. Deteriorating …

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Capitalism As A Criminal Enterprise – OpEd

Capitalism operates as a system that many argue is akin to a criminal enterprise, one that exploits both labour and nature in pursuit of ever-increasing profits. This economic model thrives on a hierarchical structure, resembling a pyramid, where those at the top reap the most benefits while those at the …

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Territorialization Of Identity – OpEd

The concept of identity, as a reflection of one’s own self as an individual, is intricately intertwined with various factors such as birth, sex, and a myriad of social, political, cultural, and economic determinants. These determinants, ranging from class and race to region, religion, gender, and nationality, wield significant influence …

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Putin Goes Far Beyond Stalin In Defending All Russian Actions Against Non-Russians – OpEd

Vladimir Putin’s new decree goes far beyond Stalin in defending all Russian actions against non-Russians past and present and in insisting that non-Russians must have as their heroes not those who allied themselves with Russians but only those who abjectly subordinated themselves to Russian leadership, Kharun (Vadim) Sidorov says. As …

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Spotlight on Terrorism: Hezbollah, Lebanon and Syria (May 6-12, 2024)

This past week Hezbollah claimed responsibility for 46 attacks on military and civilian targets in northern Israel. In two of the attacks, three IDF soldiers were killed. Following the beginning of the IDF operation in Rafah, Hezbollah escalated its attacks, including the use of heavy Burkan rockets (whose warheads weigh …

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Mamlouk Stresses National Identity’s Role in Security at High-Level Meeting in St. Petersburg

At the 12th International Meeting of High-Level Officials of Security Issues held in St. Petersburg, Major General Ali Mamlouk, National Security Advisor at the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Syrian Republic, emphasized the critical role of national identity and values in safeguarding countries from external threats and maintaining …

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Syrians in Lebanon Confirm Cancellation of Temporary Residency Under “Sponsorship” System

According to statements provided to Athr Press by multiple tourist agencies in Beirut, the issuance and renewal of temporary personal residencies for Syrians, under sponsorship, have been halted Numerous Syrians residing in Lebanon and various tourist agencies have corroborated reports that temporary residences, commonly known as personal sponsorships for Syrians …

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