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
http://arirusila.wordpress.com/
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 ( 480 )
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15-point Peace Plan for Iran
Credit: Dee Knight, public domain The war between Iran and Israel entered a new phase on February 28, 2026, when joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran killed Iran’s... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2026 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
15-point Peace Plan for Iran
Credit: Dee Knight, public domain The war between Iran and Israel entered a new phase on February 28, 2026, when joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran killed Iran’s... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2026 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Israel is Waging War on Two Fronts Against Iran
The situation in the Middle East escalated after last summer’s 12-day war, when Israel and the United States repelled Iran’s missile threat with extensive air... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2026 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Israel is Waging War on Two Fronts Against Iran
The situation in the Middle East escalated after last summer’s 12-day war, when Israel and the United States repelled Iran’s missile threat with extensive air... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2026 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Filling Iran’s Power Vacuum
The departure of Iran’s Supreme Leader – Ali Khamenei – has left a power vacuum in the country, a filling process to which the ongoing war and uprising bring... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2026 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Filling Iran’s Power Vacuum
The departure of Iran’s Supreme Leader – Ali Khamenei – has left a power vacuum in the country, a filling process to which the ongoing war and uprising bring... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2026 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Iran’s Momentum
The Israeli and US airstrikes on Iran – which I have referred to in my previous articles as “Operations Rising Lion + Midnight Hammer II 2026” – began on the... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2026 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Iran’s Momentum
The Israeli and US airstrikes on Iran – which I have referred to in my previous articles as “Operations Rising Lion + Midnight Hammer II 2026” – began on the... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2026 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Countdown Is Ending For an Attack on Iran
Iran is under constant internal and external pressure, marked by widespread protests, economic damage from sanctions, and repression. Despite this pressure,... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2026 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Countdown Is Ending For an Attack on Iran
Iran is under constant internal and external pressure, marked by widespread protests, economic damage from sanctions, and repression. Despite this pressure,... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2026 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Somaliland’s Strategic Importance
“Look at Somaliland’s strategic location and you will understand everything.” (Israeli political official)After recognizing Somaliland’s independence, Israeli... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2026 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Somaliland’s Strategic Importance
“Look at Somaliland’s strategic location and you will understand everything.” (Israeli political official)After recognizing Somaliland’s independence, Israeli... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2026 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
A Pause in the Israeli Fronts
Israel’s victorious seven-front war is now in a lull in December 2025. As for Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, the Middle East is in a state of hiatus, a new war on thes... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2025 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
A Pause in the Israeli Fronts
Israel’s victorious seven-front war is now in a lull in December 2025. As for Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, the Middle East is in a state of hiatus, a new war on thes... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2025 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Gaza War Ended – Conflict Still Unresolved
Simhat Torah Day, October 13, 2025, will remain indelible in Middle Eastern history: The Gaza War is over, and both Israelis and Palestinians have celebrated th... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2025 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Gaza War Ended – Conflict Still Unresolved
Simhat Torah Day, October 13, 2025, will remain indelible in Middle Eastern history: The Gaza War is over, and both Israelis and Palestinians have celebrated th... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2025 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Iranians Made the Mossad Operation Possible
The Israeli military intelligence agency Aman and the foreign intelligence agency Mossad conducted extensive, multi-year intelligence gathering and covert... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2025 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Iranians Made the Mossad Operation Possible
The Israeli military intelligence agency Aman and the foreign intelligence agency Mossad conducted extensive, multi-year intelligence gathering and covert... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2025 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Gaza’s Humanitarian City?
Israel’s small war cabinet met on Sunday evening [13/07/2025] with the aim of preventing the collapse of the Doha hostage and ceasefire talks. Read more
Posted on 15 July 2025 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Gaza’s Humanitarian City?
Israel’s small war cabinet met on Sunday evening [13/07/2025] with the aim of preventing the collapse of the Doha hostage and ceasefire talks. Read more
Posted on 15 July 2025 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY
