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Peace and Conflict, Terrorism

Hamas Seeking to Improve Ties with Iran

by Joshua Spurlock • May 28, 2014 • 0 Comments

It looks as though Iran will be able to reach Israel’s backyard very soon, thanks to the so-called moderate Palestinian Fatah faction led by President Mahmoud Abbas. The Fatah unity deal with Hamas not only will bring the Gaza terror…

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News, Peace Process, Terrorism

Final Hurdles Being Cleared as Palestinian Unity Expected This Week

by Joshua Spurlock • May 27, 2014 • 0 Comments

Considering the two main Palestinian political factions split up in a violent confrontation that saw blood shed in the streets, it’s a big deal when they can apparently agree on a new joint prime minister for a unity government. It’s…

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Peace and Conflict, Politics, Terrorism

Lebanon Enters Presidential Power Vacuum

by Joshua Spurlock • May 25, 2014 • 0 Comments

The last time Lebanon lacked a president for any length of time, armed violence reached the Lebanese capital and ultimately led to a resurgence in political power by the Hezbollah terrorist group. So it’s not surprising that the US and…

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In Depth, Peace Process, Special Feature

Opinion: Palestinian ‘Unity’ A Sad Reality

by Joshua Spurlock • May 23, 2014 • 0 Comments

Well, that didn’t take long. Nine months after new peace talks were launched between Israel and the Palestinians, the Palestinians managed to not only put up a roadblock to extending the talks, but appear to have killed them for the…

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Egypt, News

Egyptian General Wins Expat Votes ahead of Presidential Election

by Joshua Spurlock • May 22, 2014 • 0 Comments

With presidential elections in Egypt just days away (May 26-27), former defense minister and Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has already scored a sizable victory among expatriate Egyptians voting from abroad. Sisi won nearly 300,000 such votes, compared to 17,207…

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Iran Nuclear Program, News

Iranian Officials Give Mixed Reviews of Nuclear Talks

by Joshua Spurlock • May 21, 2014 • 0 Comments

US President Barack Obama has said there is a 50-50 chance of reaching a deal with Iran that resolves concerns about their nuclear program, and Iranian officials agree a deal can be reached. But whether those officials believe that 50-50…

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