Monthly Archives: March 2012

Iraq: The Next Shiite Islamic Republic?

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Daniel Brode

As a conservative Muslim nation, Iraq is by and large opposed to Western ideals and movements deemed contrary or heretical to Islam. One Western export, the “emo” subculture – an American-born hardcore punk music movement – is considered almost synonymous … Continue reading →

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NYTIMES: Russia’s Syrian Power Play – By Yagil Beinglass and Daniel Brode

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Daniel Brode

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/31/opinion/russias-syrian-power-play.html?_r=1

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The “Arab Spring” and the Decline of the Arab Nation-State

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Daniel Brode

By: Daniel Brode The “Arab Spring” is fomenting a breakdown of Arab states through the forces of sectarianism and radical Islam. The genesis of Arab states is in mandates maintained by European powers, Britain and France, following the collapse of … Continue reading →

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