February 4, 2026
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Trump’s betrayal of the Iranian people and Qatar’s role in safeguarding the regime

by Giovanni Giacalone The US President Donald Trump is at it again. The first time, he betrayed the Iranian people by inciting them to demonstrate and “take over the institutions”, promising a “help” that never arrived. He first threatened the regime with retaliation if it kept slaughtering demonstrators and then, he backed off, stating that […]

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The Disarmament of the PKK: Transformation or Tactical Manoeuvre?

by Turan Rzayev After 41 years of armed conflict, the PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party) has begun laying down its arms. The first phase of the process took place in the Dukan district of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, where a group of 30 PKK militants surrendered their weapons. The second phase is expected to commence in the coming […]

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The Collapse of the Assad Regime and the Future of Syria

by Rustam Taghizade The collapse of the Assad regime would represent a profound transformation in Syrian politics, marking the end of over half a century of centralized Alawite dominance. Nevertheless, this transition would probably result in the country entering a new period of uncertainty and challenges, with implications for governance, sectarian dynamics, Kurdish aspirations, and […]

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