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A Common Threat and the Need for Collective Cooperation — Russia in Global Affairs
The recent offensive by Syrian rebels which took control of several cities, particularly the strategic city of Aleppo, is a new development that, although surprising, was not strange. The Middle East region and Syria have many unresolved challenges that are capable…
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Why Do Black Holes Appear To Be Burning From The Outside? » ScienceABC
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The accretion disk around a black hole makes it look as if the material is burning because the matter swirls rapidly and radiates a lot of heat.
Picture yourself in a spaceship, looking out the window at a black hole. You’d expect it…
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Russia’s African presence at risk from potential Syria naval base loss, expert says
Independent naval analyst H.I. Sutton reports that Russia’s ability to maintain its military presence and influence in Africa faces a significant challenge as its naval base in Tartus, Syria, comes under threat amid the fall of the Assad regime.
This morning, Bashar al-Assad, who ruled Syria…Continue Reading
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Assad’s fall makes a mockery of Putin
The fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria has made waves in the Middle East.
In just 10 days, the rebels made up of different factions from various parts of the war-torn country, and led by Syria’s Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, went from occupying Aleppo to entering…
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The Assad Regime’s Collapse and the Reshaping of the Middle East — Russia in Global Affairs
“THE REGIME HAS BEEN THROWN DOWN” You are hereby discharged from the military compulsory service. These are the final messages received by members of the Syrian army in the northern and northeastern countryside of Latakia, marking the conclusion of a regime that…
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One idea that has Democrats and Republicans in sync — Harvard Gazette
Democrats and Republicans don’t see eye-to-eye on much. And they often don’t agree on various aspects of renewable energy. But a recent report finds there is one area in which they’re pretty much in sync: how certain national proceeds should be divvied up.
Results of a recent…
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Europe has caught a workplace absenteeism bug, turning one of the continent’s biggest advantages into a multi-billion euro strain
Calling in sick from work is not just a one-off episode in Europe. It’s now become a widespread trend among employees, making the “sick man” monicker that’s chased European economies into a reality.
Take France, for instance. The…
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A worrying escalation – EJIL: Talk!
On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the United States announced its decision to supply anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine. Zelenskyy thanked the US for its decision and called these landmines essential for stopping Russian assaults, clearly indicating the intention to use these anti-personnel…
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Climate change experts see dark clouds ahead — Harvard Gazette
Climate experts expect a second Trump administration to feature multipronged attacks on recent years’ climate change progress, with battles in the courts, in Congress, and involving the enormous administrative power vested in the presidency.
Supporters of efforts to reduce planet-warming…
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