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Hashd Al-Shaabi (PMF) Is An Internal Enemy Of Iraq – OpEd

On paper, the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) are Iraqi state-controlled paramilitary forces. However, they have once again gained attention as

18.04.2026 6

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Iran Now Under Military Rule – OpEd

Since 1979, Iran has been portrayed as a “revolutionary state” governed by a theocracy; however, it is currently evolving into

02.04.2026 10

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Kurds Have Every Reason To Be Cautious – OpEd

Initially, Washington sought assistance from a well-known U.S. ally in the Middle East, the Kurds, to assist in the destabilization

10.03.2026 10

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No Government Can Be Formed In Kurdistan Without PUK Participation – Interview

The latest round of negotiations has been launched between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan

28.12.2025 20

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Barzanis Proved They Are Heavyweights In Iraqi Politics – OpEd

In the recently concluded Iraqi federal legislative elections, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) has emerged as a significant victor, obtaining

22.11.2025 10

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PUK Will Wait And Watch Until The Picture In Baghdad Is Clear – Interview

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) has once again established itself as a significant player in the Iraqi political landscape.

16.11.2025 10

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Pakistan’s Policy Blunders Have Turned The Taliban Into An Adversary – OpEd

Recently, a deadly series of clashes occurred on the Durand Line between Taliban fighters and the Pakistani Army. The disputed

21.10.2025 10

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Syria: Al-Shaara’s Recent Diplomatic Wins Emboldens Him To Monopolize Power – OpEd

In his maiden speech in the United Nations General Assembly, Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, called for lifting of international

05.10.2025 10

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Al-Shaara Proved He Is Still A Jihadist Commander – OpEd

Recently, we saw large-scale violence targeting the Syrian Druze community in Sweida province in southern Syria. Druze are a small

25.07.2025 10

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Iran Is Not Syria – OpEd

The question of regime change in Iran has recently resurfaced after the killing of Iran’s top military commanders following the

02.07.2025 10

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Baloch Rebels Expose Pakistan Army’s Vulnerability – OpEd

Fierce attacks by Baloch rebels have shaken the Pakistani Army, while it was predominantly occupied on the Indian front. Balochistan’s

15.05.2025 10

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Syria’s Future Lies In Decentralisation – OpEd

The Conference on Kurdish Unity and Common Stance was recently concluded in Qamishli, North-East Syria. Over 400 delegates from various

01.05.2025 20

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Hezbollah Should Wake Up To New Realities – OpEd

US Deputy Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus, recently visited Lebanon. During an interview with the LBCI news outlet,

10.04.2025 20

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Pakistan Has Lost Control In Balochistan – OpEd

Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province in terms of area has been rocked by multiple massive attacks recently. These attacks by Baloch...

25.03.2025 10

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Ocalan’s Call Is A Golden Opportunity For Turks – OpEd

Abdullah Ocalan, founder leader of The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) made a historic call from İmralı prison where he is being

05.03.2025 10

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Manish Rai