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State fragmentation in the Middle East.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB209756
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) plans to hold the poll in all Kurdish-controlled areas of the country, including territories disputed with Baghdad. Although the vote is…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB223695
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The airport is now under the control of Aden security chief Shallal Shayei, who is allied with the popular former governor of Aden, Aidrous al-Zubaidi. Aden airport has been a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221261
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His statement, made in Iran shortly after a visit to Turkey -- two countries strongly opposed to Kurdish secession -- implicitly rejects an offer made yesterday by the Kurdistan…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225393
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The situation in Yemen has deteriorated rapidly after January's takeover of central government by the northern rebel group Ansar Allah, also known as the Huthi movement, and the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197713
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The demonstrations follow armed clashes in mid-February, when Hadi’s 'Protection Brigade' (commanded by his son) attempted to take over Aden airport from a ‘Security Belt’ force…
The main assault from the south is led by the national army, with US air support. However, Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Units (PMUs) are also participating to the east and…
The federal government offensive began on October 13, after a rise in tensions following Kirkuk’s inclusion in the September 25 Kurdish independence referendum.
Prospects for Kurdish nationalism.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233331
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The PLC is deeply divided, and economic conditions are deteriorating. There is no indication of improved governance in the southern areas of Yemen that it holds, despite the…