Arirusila
Conflicts By Ari Rusila [aka ex- BalkanBlog] ( http://arirusila.wordpress.com ), created by a Finnish freelancer and project management expert Ari Rusila,covers issues of conflicts, crisis management and geopolicy and regionally the Balkans (esp. Serbia), the Black Sea region and MENA (the greater Middle East and North Africa and esp. Israel) regions.
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Whodunnit in Syria
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While a punitive strike against Bashar Assad’s regime is ready to start immediatelly the public reasons for attack are losing ground every day while the risks about escalation of conflict are rising simultaneously. In my opinion the U.S address of missile-strike might not be the right one so before any actions it would be wise to spend some time to clarify – whodunnit.
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Ari Rusila's BalkanBlog
http://arirusila.wordpress.com/
Ari Rusila's BalkanBlog, created by a Finnish freelancer and project management expert Ari Rusila,covers issues of conflicts, crisis management and geopolicy and regionally the Balkans (esp. Serbia), the Black Sea region and MENA (the greater Middle East and North Africa and esp. Israel) regions.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 434 )
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Trumportunity For the Middle East
On July 18, 2024, in my article about alternative scenarios of the Gaza war, I presented my assessment that Donald Trump will most likely return to the... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2024 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Trumportunity For the Middle East
On July 18, 2024, in my article about alternative scenarios of the Gaza war, I presented my assessment that Donald Trump will most likely return to the... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2024 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Did Hezbollah Pay UNIFIL to Cover up Its Activities?
“We were completely at the mercy of Hezbollah” (former UN peacekeeper)Last week (10/15/24), a Wall Street Journal Editorial noted that “UNIFIL was supposed to... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2024 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Did Hezbollah Pay UNIFIL to Cover up Its Activities?
“We were completely at the mercy of Hezbollah” (former UN peacekeeper)Last week (10/15/24), a Wall Street Journal Editorial noted that “UNIFIL was supposed to... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2024 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Captagon: Hezbollah’s Main Financier
Hezbollah, operating as Iran’s proxy army in Lebanon, has for decades financed its activities with the drug trade in addition to Iranian aid. Read more
Posted on 20 October 2024 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Captagon: Hezbollah’s Main Financier
Hezbollah, operating as Iran’s proxy army in Lebanon, has for decades financed its activities with the drug trade in addition to Iranian aid. Read more
Posted on 20 October 2024 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Hezbollah, Iran and a Possible Ceasefire
On September 23, 2024, the IDF announced that it had launched the anticipated Northern Arrows operation against Hezbollah, as a follow-up to the previous Iron o... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2024 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Hezbollah, Iran and a Possible Ceasefire
On September 23, 2024, the IDF announced that it had launched the anticipated Northern Arrows operation against Hezbollah, as a follow-up to the previous Iron o... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2024 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Mossad Blew up Hezbollah’s Communication Devices
“The most significant pre-emptive strike in modern history, similar to Israel’s attack on the Egyptian Air Force before the Six-Day War. Read more
Posted on 20 September 2024 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Mossad Blew up Hezbollah’s Communication Devices
“The most significant pre-emptive strike in modern history, similar to Israel’s attack on the Egyptian Air Force before the Six-Day War. Read more
Posted on 20 September 2024 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Specific Features of the War in Gaza
While Prime Minister Netanyahu was giving his speech in the US Congress, US flags and pictures of the Prime Minister were burned outside. Read more
Posted on 27 July 2024 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Specific Features of the War in Gaza
While Prime Minister Netanyahu was giving his speech in the US Congress, US flags and pictures of the Prime Minister were burned outside. Read more
Posted on 27 July 2024 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Journalist, Terrorist and Martyr
MADA – or the Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms – is an independent, non-governmental and non-profit organization with its headquarters in... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2024 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Journalist, Terrorist and Martyr
MADA – or the Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms – is an independent, non-governmental and non-profit organization with its headquarters in... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2024 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Operation Arnon: The Heroic Release of Four Hamas Hostages
The hostages kidnapped by Hamas – three men and one woman – were rescued alive in a joint rescue operation by the IDF, the security service Shin Bet and the... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2024 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Operation Arnon: The Heroic Release of Four Hamas Hostages
The hostages kidnapped by Hamas – three men and one woman – were rescued alive in a joint rescue operation by the IDF, the security service Shin Bet and the... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2024 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Focus of the War in Gaza is Shifting to Lebanon
“An Army needs to be large and smart; we are in the Middle East facing hundreds of millions of Arabs who want us dead. Just like that—dead. Read more
Posted on 14 June 2024 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Focus of the War in Gaza is Shifting to Lebanon
“An Army needs to be large and smart; we are in the Middle East facing hundreds of millions of Arabs who want us dead. Just like that—dead. Read more
Posted on 14 June 2024 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Gaza Hostage Situation
Efforts were made to resolve the hostage situation in Gaza through negotiations before the start of Ramadan, some progress was made, but no agreement was reache... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2024 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Gaza Hostage Situation
Efforts were made to resolve the hostage situation in Gaza through negotiations before the start of Ramadan, some progress was made, but no agreement was reache... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2024 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY