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By Osama Al Sharif - Jun 14,2016
It has been described as the worst mass shooting in America’s history.
By Osama Al Sharif - Jun 07,2016
The terrorist attack that targeted the General Intelligence Department (GID) office near Baqaa refugee camp, north of Amman, on the morning of the first day of Ramadan has shocked Jordanians who for years believed that their country was safe relative to what is happening in Syria
By Osama Al Sharif - May 31,2016
The battle to liberate the Iraqi city of Fallujah is deepening the sectarian divide as reports confirm that Iranian General Qassem Suleimani is personally leading the notorious Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), which is predominantly Shiite.The militia had in the past been accus
By Osama Al Sharif - May 24,2016
At least three major offensives are taking place almost simultaneously in both Iraq and Syria, and somehow there are all connected.On Monday, Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar Al Abadi announced the beginning of a long-awaited military operation to recapture Fallujah in Al Anbar provin
By Osama Al Sharif - May 17,2016
It has been more than four years since Daesh first appeared on the scene in Iraq and later in Syria, making spectacular territorial gains in both countries and presenting itself as a powerful radical organisation that posed an unprecedented geopolitical challenge to the region an
By Osama Al Sharif - May 10,2016
It has been almost two years since Israel waged another war on Gaza, one that remains the centre of controversy until today, even within Israeli security and military circles.The 51-day aggression in the sweltering summer of 2014 against one of the most heavily populated enclaves
By Osama Al Sharif - May 03,2016
Iraq’s political system is on the verge of collapse and the events of the past few days raised serious questions about the viability of the state amid the popular backlash that has crippled the government and divided lawmakers.Leading the rebellion is Muqtada Al Sadr, an unpredic
By Osama Al Sharif - Apr 26,2016
It is not surprising that the Geneva peace talks on Syria are on the brink of collapse, following the opposition’s suspension of its participation and the regime’s refusal to discuss a transitional ruling authority with full powers.From the outset it was clear that the Damascus d
By Osama Al Sharif - Apr 19,2016
Iraq has been a hostage of a deep political crisis since it was invaded and occupied by the United States and Britain in 2003.For over a decade, this religiously and ethnically diversified country has suffered under a dysfunctional political system that was abused by Iran and its
By Osama Al Sharif - Apr 12,2016
The historic visit by King Salman of Saudi Arabia to Egypt this week marks a major shift in post-Arab Spring geopolitical reality in the Arab world and the Middle East as a whole.The visit has reinforced the foundations of a long-term strategic, economic and political partnership

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