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In Yemen, Historical Roots of a Modern Civil War

Dec. 29, 2017 Yemen has always been different from the rest of the countries of the Arabian Peninsula. Even the Ancient Greeks thought of it as such, referring to the land that would eventually constitute Yemen as Eudaimon Arabia – “Fortunate Arabia” or “Happy Arabia” – because its rainfall and fertile land made for a stable population.

The Islamic State in Afghanistan

Dec. 29, 2017 Kamran Bokhari and Xander Snyder discuss the Islamic State’s presence in Afghanistan and its implications for South and Central Asia. Sign up here for free updates on topics like this.

On the Origins of the Conflict in Yemen

Dec. 28, 2017 As is often the case, the current civil war has historical and geographical beginnings.

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Chinese police reforms, protests in Iran, jihadism in Azerbaijan

In North Africa, Signs of a Turkish Revival

Dec. 28, 2017 Turkey is trying to strengthen ties in areas once held by the Ottomans.

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