Iraq

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June 18, 2026

Nationalism as a Political Force in the Middle East in the first half of the Twentieth Century

Through analyzing the examples of Egypt’s struggle for independence, the emergence of Iraqi nationalism in response to British colonial rule, and the emergence of Pan-Arabism, we can see nationalist movements not only opposed colonial rule, but sought to build cohesive, independent states; which continue to remain relevant today. …

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January 7, 2020

The Forgotten War: Genocide of the Yazidi people

While most of the world has not heard of the Yazidi, the Islamic State hunts them down for one specific reason: their religious beliefs….

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January 3, 2020

Hostilities by nationals in foreign service

Over the past few years it has become evident that both Iraq and Syria have turned into failed states. The Islamic State (IS…

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