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National and regional implications of Beirut blast
| OpinionLebanon is an artificial nation created by French imperialists in the 19th century. The politics …
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OpinionBeirut blast and the fate of the Middle East
By Burhanettin DuranAll eyes turned to Lebanon after Tuesday’s horrible explosion in Beirut. According to the Lebanese health minister, at least 154 people died in the accident and over 5,000 others survived with injuries. An estimated 200,000 to 300,000 citizens have been left homeless. Lebanon, where protests broke out in October over economic hardships, suffered a financial loss of between $10 billion and $15 billion from the explosion.
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OpinionSources of Lebanon’s perennial political crises
By Talha KöseMost analysts call the explosion at the Port of Beirut Lebanon’s Chernobyl. It is the moment of truth that put the last nail in the coffin of the nation’s rotten and dysfunctional political system.
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OpinionSaudi Arabia is in big trouble
By Burhanettin DuranRiyadh has a long history of abductions and enforced disappearances when it comes to dissidents.
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Hariri resigns as Saudi Arabia, Iran struggle for power
By Fahrettin AltunThe growing rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran, which recently caused Lebanese PM Hariri to resign, will soon impact others in the region, too
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Lessons From the Istanbul and Jakarta Attacks
By Kılıç Buğra KanatThe attacks DAESH conducted in Istanbul and Jakarta in the last few days...
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Glocal’ Terror Targeting Capitals
By Burhanettin DuranThe Bamako hotel attack claimed to be carried out by Al-Mourabitoun in cooperation with al-Qaida shows that terror unfortunately continues in the name of Islam, but regardless of the religion's peace doctrine.
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Midnight in Paris and the G20 Meeting
By Kılıç Buğra KanatThis tragic incident in Paris once again reminded the world that the threat of terrorism is real and present and we need an international effort to deal with this growing threat.
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Saudi Foreign Policy: The Need For Change
By Burhanettin DuranAfter the death of King Abdullah, the Saudi royal family could face several challenges in the future and a power struggle as palace intrigue could emerge.