civil war

Keep Calm and Carry On: Neither “Private Armies” nor “Foreign Forces” are Heading Up the Potomac

SWJED — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:30:18 +0000

Keep Calm and Carry On: Neither “Private Armies” nor “Foreign Forces” are Heading Up the Potomac SWJED Wed, 11/06/2019 - 9:30am

Recently Professor Mary McCord published an essay in which she rhetorically re-makes the reality of a scattered collection of rag-tag right-wingers who call themselves “militias” into potent “private armies” akin to what she calls “foreign forces prepar[ing] for potential violence.” Regrettably, Professor McCord‘s essay lacks a sufficient military perspective to adequately gauge the true nature of the threats.

On the Verge of Civil War-Iraq Post Protests

SWJED — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:22:24 +0000

On the Verge of Civil War-Iraq Post Protests SWJED Wed, 10/30/2019 - 2:22pm

Protests in Iraq continue despite the harsh measures against those participating. Starting Thursday night, October 24th, crowds of protesters in Baghdad, Babel and Nasiriyah gathered to prepare for more protests. The vast majority of those participating according to the field reports, were males between 15-35 years old. Then Friday morning protests started again in earnest, renewing calls for reform and action. This time both men and women and high school aged boys and girls, joined the protests.

Idlib's Problems Are Just Getting Started

SWJED — Tue, 02 May 2017 05:20:52 +0000

Idlib's Problems Are Just Getting Started SWJED Tue, 05/02/2017 - 1:20am

The Syrian civil war has to be understood as a conflict that is surpassing national borders and which can’t be solved by military and diplomatic concentrated on only one small region.

Aiding Opposition Civilian Authority in Syria

Peter J. Munson — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Aiding Opposition Civilian Authority in Syria Peter J. Munson Fri, 06/07/2013 - 3:30am

In civil wars like Syria’s, strength is not necessarily a product of popularity; often strength actually produces popularity because compliance is more important than winning hearts and minds.

Syria: The True Chaos Will Begin After the Fall of the Regime

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Syria: The True Chaos Will Begin After the Fall of the Regime Peter J. Munson Mon, 05/06/2013 - 3:30am

Syria is already in crisis but the death or departure of President Bashar al-Asad is likely to intensify violence and destruction in the country, not quell it.

The Day After Assad: What to Expect Based on Events in Post-Saddam Iraq

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:30:00 +0000

The Day After Assad: What to Expect Based on Events in Post-Saddam Iraq Peter J. Munson Thu, 03/14/2013 - 3:30am

Regardless of whether Britain and France arm the rebels, Syria faces more challenges than Assad’s rule. An interview with Nathaniel Rosenblatt from Caerus Ascociates by Robert Tollast.

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Lebanon’s Anchor: The Lebanese Armed Forces

Peter J. Munson — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Lebanon’s Anchor: The Lebanese Armed Forces

Lebanon's national rejection of returning to civil war coupled with the buoyancy provided by the Lebanese Armed Forces will keep it from sinking into the Syrian abyss.

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The FSA Strikes Damascus

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:05:58 +0000

The FSA Strikes Damascus Peter J. Munson Thu, 11/29/2012 - 8:05am

Is a major FSA operation underway?

The Battle of the Supply Lines in Syria

Peter J. Munson — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:30:00 +0000

The Battle of the Supply Lines in Syria Peter J. Munson Fri, 11/23/2012 - 5:30am

The war in Syria is entering a critical new phase in which the regime’s lines of communication between its stronghold cities are being seriously threatened.

The Syrian Army's Switch to Murder

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:30:00 +0000

The Syrian Army's Switch to Murder Peter J. Munson Mon, 10/01/2012 - 5:30am

The Syrian regime’s use of shelling and aircraft are now being complimented with wholesale executions in rebel-controlled neighborhoods.

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