Iran’s influence is spreading. It exerts control over Hezbollah in Beirut, over Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, over the Houthi rebels in Yemen, and now over the Iraqi government in Baghdad.
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Tom Fenton April 11, 2015 Latest Articles
Iran’s influence is spreading. It exerts control over Hezbollah in Beirut, over Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, over the Houthi rebels in Yemen, and now over the Iraqi government in Baghdad.
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Jordan’s regime has tough challenges ahead — its economic situation is poor and it faces a humanitarian refugee crisis which will encourage division and discord within the Kingdom — but it is safe from the threat of collapse.
Read More »Tom Fenton March 6, 2015 Latest Articles, Middle East and North Africa, Security and Defence
Neither side really wants a full-scale war, but unintended escalation is very much possible.
Read More »Tom Fenton February 10, 2015 Latest Articles, Middle East and North Africa, Security and Defence
In the end a moderate pact of Libyans — and a united and forceful international response — is needed to save the country from the ledge from which it is currently leaning. It will take time, it will cost money and it will require long term planning. But inaction now will only lead to the need for action later.
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