Arirusila
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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.
MY BLOGS
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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 ( 448 )
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A Game Changer for the Middle East
US President Donald Trump’s vision for Gaza has been met with a largely negative reception around the world. The initiative has been described as outrageous,... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2025 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
A Game Changer for the Middle East
US President Donald Trump’s vision for Gaza has been met with a largely negative reception around the world. The initiative has been described as outrageous,... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2025 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Trump’s Pragmatic Vision for Gaza
“Almost everything is demolished and people are dying there…So I’d rather get involved with some of the Arab nations and build housing at a different location... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2025 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Trump’s Pragmatic Vision for Gaza
“Almost everything is demolished and people are dying there…So I’d rather get involved with some of the Arab nations and build housing at a different location... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2025 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Time for Israel to Strengthen Its Support for Kurdistan
In the fight against Daesh (ISIS), the Kurdish army was the spearhead in both Iraq and Syria. In both countries, the Kurds have achieved extensive autonomy in... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2025 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Time for Israel to Strengthen Its Support for Kurdistan
In the fight against Daesh (ISIS), the Kurdish army was the spearhead in both Iraq and Syria. In both countries, the Kurds have achieved extensive autonomy in... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2025 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
What to Do About the Houthis?
“God is great, death to America. Death to Israel, curse on the Jews, victory to Islam.” (Houthi slogan)Unlike other Iranian proxy armies (primarily Hezbollah an... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2025 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
What to Do About the Houthis?
“God is great, death to America. Death to Israel, curse on the Jews, victory to Islam.” (Houthi slogan)Unlike other Iranian proxy armies (primarily Hezbollah an... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2025 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Aspects of al-Assad’s Quick Overthrowe in Syria
In Assad’s flag, the red represents the blood shed in the Syrian revolution. White is for peace. Black symbolizes Arab oppression. Read more
Posted on 11 December 2024 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Aspects of al-Assad’s Quick Overthrowe in Syria
In Assad’s flag, the red represents the blood shed in the Syrian revolution. White is for peace. Black symbolizes Arab oppression. Read more
Posted on 11 December 2024 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Syria Scenario
Based on current information, I assess – or speculate – on the following scenario as the most likely for developments in Syria: In a short time frame of... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2024 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Syria Scenario
Based on current information, I assess – or speculate – on the following scenario as the most likely for developments in Syria: In a short time frame of... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2024 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Trump Took the Lead in the Middle East
The incoming US president Donald Trump has given Hamas a warning and threatened to be very angry (“all hell to pay”) if the hostages held in Gaza are not... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2024 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Trump Took the Lead in the Middle East
The incoming US president Donald Trump has given Hamas a warning and threatened to be very angry (“all hell to pay”) if the hostages held in Gaza are not... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2024 CURRENT, 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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