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Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in US raid in Syria

2019-10-28

Military commander in Idlib and others living nearby describe eight helicopters swooping in at low altitude, multiple explosions and three-hour battle

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Fifth wave of protests in Iraq 2019, Look for its future

2019-10-26

the protests launched in most of south and middle cities of Iraq. A protestations continued six days

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America’s Love – Hate Relationship with Turkey

2019-10-13

Americas On-Off relationship with Turkey once again took a 180 degree turn as President Trump moved several dozen US Special Forces from the Turkish

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Baghdad protests: At least 10 dead and more than 200 injured as riot police open fire

2019-10-02

Thousands of Iraqis demonstrating against unemployment, government corruption and poor services

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Dozens arrested in anti-Sisi protests across Egypt

2019-09-23

Rights group and activists claim that more than 60 people had been arrested by Egyptian security forces

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The Real Reason Trump Won’t Attack Iran

2019-09-19

Starting a war to protect oil markets will only backfire.

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Should We Worry About Income Gaps Within or Between Countries?

2019-09-15

The rise of populist nationalism throughout the West has been fueled partly by a clash between the objectives of equity in rich countries and higher living standards in poor countries.

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From Moon Walk to Space Wars

2019-07-22

It is easy to get caught up in escalating strategic competition and conflict on Earth. But, 50 years after the Apollo 11 mission reached the Moon

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Where the Periphery Dominates

2019-07-21

After the defeat of the Islamic State, the balance of power in Iraqs Nineveh Governorate is changing.

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Trump signs order recognising Israeli sovereignty over Syria's Golan Heights

2019-03-25

US presidents contentious move seen as a boost for Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections next month

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Protests are making a comeback in the Arab world

2019-03-22

But there are reasons they haven’t gone viral

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Journalism’s Risky Tech Attraction

2019-03-18

There is nothing wrong with using technology to solve problems, including those created by technology, or to give a company a competitive edge.

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Sudan's Bashir declares year-long state of emergency, dismisses government

2019-02-23

President urges parliament to delay constitutional amendment allowing him to run for reelection in 2020

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Iraq working to make money, not burn it up in gas flares

2018-11-09

Instead of wasting the gas the country will reap the benefits of putting it to good use

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Main Factors That Influence Global Oil Price

2018-08-11

It is important for any investor to think about putting their money into oil to consider how the price of oil is affected

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Challenges facing Iraqi journalists and form of new government

2018-06-21

The Iraqi citizen realized the dangers of the conflicts among the political parties and forces and felt the circle of worry within these groups

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Parliamentary elections, chances for forming Iraqi government, Forum

2018-06-14

Annabaa Dialogue Forum in collaboration with Himmam Dialogue Knowledge Forum held a joint intellectual seminar

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Concepts needed to be understood by governing groups and security dialectics, Iraqi journalist

2018-06-11

Since the downfall of Mosul city and the start of liberation operations, I warned, many times, against the polarization of international media organs, taking into consideration that they try to get the information without any heed to ethical values

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What Book on the Broader Middle East, New or Old, Do You Recommend As Summer Reading?

2018-06-03

A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.

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Annabaa Forum for Dialogue discusses formation of coming Iraqi government

2018-05-31

Annabaa Forum for Dialogue held its session to discuss the “Scenarios to form the Iraqi government

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Saddams Disney for a Despot: how Dictators Exploit Ruins

2018-05-31

The Iraqi dictator followed Mussolinis lead in appropriating ancient ruins to tell a flattering story about his own authoritarian regime.

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The Middle East’s new battle lines

2018-05-23

while Saudi Arabia and Israel view Iran as an existential threat that they must confront, Ankara sees Tehran as a regional rival and neighbor with which it should compete and, at times, cooperate

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