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For Alawites, the Uprising in Syria is Existential

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Daniel Brode

Alawites control nearly all aspects of the Syrian power network and have dominated the state for decades. Ethnically they are Arab; but religiously they are an obscure and unique sect. They have built their collective successes around the Assad regime … Continue reading →

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Let Gazans Fight Themselves

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Daniel Brode

Let Gazans Fight Themselves.

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Let Gazans Fight Themselves

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Daniel Brode

Notification: In this article’s original version, I wrote of an Islamic Jihad multi-barreled rocket launcher that fired into Israel. The video of such a weapons system did come from Islamic Jihad, however, the IDF claimed no such attack from this … Continue reading →

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The Alawites and the Struggle for Power in Syria

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Daniel Brode

Recent reports from Syria show a full-out civil war is becoming more likely. While the uprising has been portrayed as mostly non-violent and has been, this form of revolution has failed to dethrone the Alawites from power. Calls for direct … Continue reading →

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Crackdown in Syria- Strategic Implications for Israel

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Daniel Brode

The bloodshed in Syria underscores the many complexities in Middle East affairs. Violence and civil unrest in Syria is not foreign, but the significance of the 2011 uprising against the rule of Bashar al-Assad stands as the greatest threat to … Continue reading →

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