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Protests in Syria Over the Burning of a Christmas Tree
Protests erupted across Syria after a Christmas tree was burned in Suqaylabiyah, raising doubts about the ability of the Islamist-led Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to protect minorities as they transition from a Islamist group to the halls of power in post-Assad Syria.
EUROPE
From Terrorists to Rebels: Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham differs to Daesh in ideology and ambition. International efforts to moderate, HTS, continue in Damascus with shuttle diplomacy.
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Neutrality in Question? Austria Debates Age Old Thinking
Austria debates its military neutrality amid rising NATO influence in Europe, as Brigadier Dr. Walter Feichtinger analyses security shifts post-Ukraine invasion.
It is Lonely in the Middle: How Mass Immigration, Stagnation, and Taxes is Stripping Centrist Politics
Centrist parties across Europe and the UK are losing ground as immigration, stagnation, and rising taxes fuel populist momentum.
From Fighters to Tractors: French Firms Refuse to Bend
French farmers once blocked Brussels over beef imports. Now Dassault is holding Berlin hostage over it's share of fighters.
Britain’s New Empire of Arms: Keir Starmer’s Missile Diplomacy in India
A £350 million missile contract shows how much Britain's global power has diminished today.
Iran’s Hidden Drone Ring: U.S. Sanctions Companies in China, Turkey, and the UAE
U.S. sanctions on companies supplying Iran’s drone program hit firms in China, Turkey, and the UAE—disrupting trade, finance, and supply chains.
