Tag: sectarian_conflict
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Why New Bloodshed in Syria was likely in 2025
And what research can teach us about its future Background Syria has suffered one of the longest (2011-2024) and most brutal civil wars in recent memory. However, the Western world gradually lost interest in the country when it became apparent that the United States would not deploy troops there, and that the murderous al-Assad family,… Read more
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Why the Shi’a Crescent Matters
The Heart of the Sunni – Shi’a Rivalry “Borders and Factions” is a blog about international relations, focusing on the influence of the Sunni – Shi’a divide in the Middle Eastern region and beyond. As a result of globalization, geopolitical tensions (the relationship between geography and politics) affect us all. For example, in 2021, a… Read more