The Middle East and Iran

This Blog will examine the overall situation in the Middle East. The focus will be on the ongoing conflict in Syria between the Assad regime and the rebels, as well as the issues urrounding Iran's nuclear program. Feel free to follow me on Twitter at @jkc_in_dc

Monday, August 11, 2014

Who Are the Yazidis in Iraq and What Are Their Beliefs?

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The holy Yazidi temple of Lalesh in Iraq. As I noted in my previous post on ISIS and the Yazidis , the brutal jihadists of ISIS have be...
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The Sheer Horror of ISIS in Iraq As They Slaughter Yazidis

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The lunatic terrorists of ISIS on the march in Iraq Anyone who has been an observer of the Middle East for many years becomes used to s...
Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Major New Doctrine Planned For Israeli Air Force?

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The Israel Air Force (IAF) is in the process of making significant changes in its structure and capabilities to enable it to destroy...
Saturday, May 24, 2014

Assad Is Odious - But the West Still Talks To Him Behind the Scenes

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Two years ago, many were predicting the imminent fall of the Assad regime. As an increasing amount of Syrian territory slipped out of the ...
Friday, September 6, 2013

Sunnis, Shiites, Alawites and Christians - What are the Demographics of Syria?

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As I've discussed previously in my post entitled Syria: Sunnis Versus Alawites , the situation in Syria can increasingly be seen throug...
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Saturday, August 31, 2013

US Military Forces Around Syria and What They Might Attack

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US Military Forces Near Syria For the last several days, the news has been filled with updates on if or when American military forces w...
Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Sunni-Shiite Conflict Explodes in Lebanon

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Demographic Map of Lebanon I have long argued that much of the strife in the Middle East can be seen through the lenses of the longti...
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I have keen interest in the Middle East and global politics more broadly. I currently work in the technology sector and live near Washington, DC
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