Category: The Levant
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The Middle East: Geopolitical Tensions, Domestic Struggles, and the Quest for Stability Introduction The Middle East, a region with deep historical roots and immense strategic significance, is at the heart of many of the world’s most enduring conflicts. From the legacy of the Arab Spring to ongoing wars in Syria and Yemen, and tensions between…
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Turkey and Syria: A Complex Relationship Shaped by Conflict, Migration, and Regional Power Struggles Introduction The relationship between Turkey and Syria is defined by a complex mix of history, strategic rivalry, and the dramatic consequences of Syria’s decade-long civil war. From border disputes and the Kurdish question to migration crises and the battle for influence…
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Kurdistan: A Stateless Nation’s Quest for Identity and Autonomy Introduction Scattered across four nations but united by a deep sense of identity, the Kurds are one of the largest stateless ethnic groups in the world. With a population estimated at 30 million, they inhabit a region known as Kurdistan, stretching across Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and…
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The Israel-Iran Conflict: A Geopolitical Struggle from 1979 to Present The Israel-Iran conflict is one of the most complex and consequential geopolitical rivalries in the modern Middle East, encompassing ideology, regional influence, and strategic interests. Emerging from a cooperative relationship before 1979, the two nations became bitter adversaries after Iran’s Islamic Revolution. This rivalry has…
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Cyprus: A Divided Island and the Quest for Reunification Introduction Cyprus, a Mediterranean island with a history of ancient civilizations, has become a modern-day symbol of division and geopolitical tension. For decades, Cyprus has been split between its Greek Cypriot south and Turkish Cypriot north, separated by a UN-patrolled buffer zone. The island’s division stems…
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Egypt and Israel: From War to Peace and the Pursuit of Stability in the Middle East Introduction The relationship between Egypt and Israel is one of the most consequential and complex in the Middle East. Marked by a history of intense conflict, groundbreaking diplomacy, and delicate peace, this relationship has shaped the region’s geopolitical landscape…
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The Arab Spring: A Season of Uprising, Hope, and Unfinished Revolutions Introduction The Arab Spring was a defining moment in modern Middle Eastern history, a surge of people power that swept across the Arab world, demanding change from oppressive regimes. Beginning in late 2010 and peaking through 2011, a wave of protests erupted across North…
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Israel vs. Syria: Decades of Conflict, Strategic Rivalries, and a Quest for Stability Introduction The rivalry between Israel and Syria is one of the Middle East’s longest-standing and most complex conflicts, a struggle defined by wars, territorial disputes, and geopolitical maneuvering. From their first clash in 1948 to the ongoing tensions in the Golan Heights…
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Israel and Lebanon: A History of Conflict and Unresolved Tensions Introduction Tucked between the Mediterranean and the mountains, the border between Israel and Lebanon is one of the world’s most volatile flashpoints. Decades of hostilities, wars, and political tensions have shaped the relationship between these two neighbors, making peace elusive and conflict almost routine. For…
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Echoes of Fire: The Israel-Palestine Conflict, from Origins to the Present Introduction It’s a place that thrums with ancient legends and present-day anguish—a strip of land no bigger than New Jersey, but holding the dreams, fears, and fury of millions. The Israel-Palestine conflict, etched in history and scarred by modern-day battles, is not a relic…
Apocalypse Now Threedux: World War Thr33 