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SYRIA: Islamic State will seek new opportunities
These operations follow the recapture of Tikrit, Sinjar, Ramadi and Fallujah from Islamic State group (ISG) in the past 18 months. Western countries backing the government and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212735
ISSN: 2633-304X
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SYRIA: Islamic State will draw on Sunni grievances
IRAQ: Mosul could face a mass civilian exodus
US support has been crucial for the Iraqi government since 2003, and especially for its battle against Islamic State (IS) from 2014. However, Trump has pushed the limits of the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB217886
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Iraq and Syria -- neighbours with many economic, political and social connections -- have both been subject to years of destructive armed conflict. They are now looking to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236095
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The Kurdish administration is seeking to maximise benefits from much-improved relations with US President Joe Biden, compared with his predecessor. However, economic pressures are…
IRAQ: Tal Afar offensive may expose divisions
IRAQ/US: Baghdad may try to negotiate US relabelling