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Syrian Peace Process

14th February 2016 HughWinter ethnic tensions, Middle East

On 12 February, after talks in Munich, world powers agreed a “cessation of hostilities” in Syria to begin a week later.  Much subsequent commentary is dismissive, for example the Telegraph’s […]

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One comment foreign policy, ISIS, Islamophobia, propaganda, Syria

Combating ISIS

17th November 2015 HughWinter ethnic tensions, identity, Middle East, terrorism

French President Francois Hollande reportedly described the recent attacks in Paris as an “act of war” by the organisation calling itself Islamic State (ISIS) – which has claimed responsibility for […]

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One comment ISIS, Islamophobia, Paris attacks, propaganda, Syria

Unresolved issues in use of drones

24th May 2013 HughWinter geopolitics

In Thursday’s address at National Defense University in Washington DC, President Obama defended the use of drones.  Whilst announcing some welcome restrictions on their use, particularly in banning the use […]

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Leave a comment China, drones, Hezbollah, Obama, Pakistan, propaganda, Yemen

Drone strikes

7th February 2013 HughWinter geopolitics, terrorism

As reported by HuffPost, drone strike limitations are being considered by Congress.  The article doesn’t mention one very good reason for limiting the use of drones: their propaganda impact.  As […]

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Leave a comment Al Qaeda, drones, propaganda, terrorism

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