Contents contributed and discussions participated by jherna2a - CULF 3331: "Middle Eastern Revolutions"

Make No Mistake - the United States Is at War in Yemen - 0 views

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The United States has began backing Saudi-led aggression against Yemen by providing targeting intelligence. There are many contradicting justifications for this provided by the NSC, the White House, the Pentagon, and Capitol Hill.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The United States has began backing Saudi-led aggression against Yemen by providing targeting intelligence. There are many contradicting justifications for this provided by the NSC, the White House, the Pentagon, and Capitol Hill.</div>

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Is Yemen a Proxy War? - The Globalist - 0 views

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Like "The Media Misses the Point on 'Proxy War,'" this article also expresses skepticism at the usage of the term 'proxy war." According to the author, the Houthis are operating under their own goals and strategies.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Like "The Media Misses the Point on 'Proxy War,'" this article also expresses skepticism at the usage of the term 'proxy war." According to the author, the Houthis are operating under their own goals and strategies.</div>

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Iranian support for Yemen's Houthis goes back years - 0 views

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This article provides evidence that the Houthis, a group of Shiite Muslims who have recently staged a rebellion, have close ties with Iran. The country has provided military and political support to the rebels.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article provides evidence that the Houthis, a group of Shiite Muslims who have recently staged a rebellion, have close ties with Iran. The country has provided military and political support to the rebels.</div>

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The media misses the point on 'proxy war' - 0 views

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This article analyze's the term 'proxy war' and whether or not the conflict in Yemen can be classified as such. The author states that Saudi's bombing of the country is "straightforward external military aggression."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article analyze's the term 'proxy war' and whether or not the conflict in Yemen can be classified as such. The author states that Saudi's bombing of the country is "straightforward external military aggression."</div>

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Syrians at Zaatari camp: 'We can't live here forever' - 0 views

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Jordan has taken in 628,175 Syrian refugees and Zaatari, one of the refugee camps, has grown from a temporary settlement into an informal city. Stores, school, hospitals, and mosques have been established, but many refugees still hope to one day return to Syria.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Jordan has taken in 628,175 Syrian refugees and Zaatari, one of the refugee camps, has grown from a temporary settlement into an informal city. Stores, school, hospitals, and mosques have been established, but many refugees still hope to one day return to Syria.</div>

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Yemen's Hidden War - 0 views

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This article chronicles a reporter's trip to Yemen and summarizes the beginning of the war. They witnesses how the civil war has affected its people.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article chronicles a reporter's trip to Yemen and summarizes the beginning of the war. They witnesses how the civil war has affected its people.</div>

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The U.S. Should Stop Supporting the War in Yemen - 0 views

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While not directly intervening, the United States has been quietly aiding the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen by providing intelligence and weapons. According to the author, this comprises U.S. interests and its moral standing.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">While not directly intervening, the United States has been quietly aiding the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen by providing intelligence and weapons. According to the author, this comprises U.S. interests and its moral standing.</div>

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'Humanitarian catastrophe' unfolding in Yemen: UN - 1 views

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Millions of Yemenis are in need of aid. Civilians are being targeted by both the Houthi rebels and Saudi forces.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Millions of Yemenis are in need of aid. Civilians are being targeted by both the Houthi rebels and Saudi forces.</div>

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Egypt Under Sisi -YouTube - 0 views

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After the deposition of President Mubarak, a democratic election was held, placing Mohamed Morsi in power. Shortly after, the Egyptian people demanded the new president's deposition. Now, under the rule of General Sisi, the government has responded to any protesters with violence.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">After the deposition of President Mubarak, a democratic election was held, placing Mohamed Morsi in power. Shortly after, the Egyptian people demanded the new president's deposition. Now, under the rule of General Sisi, the government has responded to any protesters with violence.</div>

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Yemen crisis: Who are the Houthi rebels? - 1 views

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The Houthi rebellion brought forth a conflict with multiple players. The competing factions include the Houthis, the government, al-Qaeda, Al-Islah (a Sunni Islamist political faction), and Al-Hirak (the Southern Movement demanding secession).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Houthi rebellion brought forth a conflict with multiple players. The competing factions include the Houthis, the government, al-Qaeda, Al-Islah (a Sunni Islamist political faction), and Al-Hirak (the Southern Movement demanding secession).</div>

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Four Years Later, Egypt's Revolution Is In A Coma - 0 views

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In 2011, Egypt began its revolution strong and "brought forth a wave of optimism and hope." Despite the removal of President Mubarak, chaos ensued under the rule of Mohammed Morsi and, only one year later, the rule of Abdel Fattah el-Sis. Now, the revolution seems to have been a failure and life seems worse than before.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In 2011, Egypt began its revolution strong and "brought forth a wave of optimism and hope." Despite the removal of President Mubarak, chaos ensued under the rule of Mohammed Morsi and, only one year later, the rule of Abdel Fattah el-Sis. Now, the revolution seems to have been a failure and life seems worse than before.</div>

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Revolution in Egypt: 18 Days that Shook the World - Photo Essays - 0 views

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This article outlines eighteen important days of the Egyptian Revolution. It starts with the 25th of January, 2011 when Egyptians, inspired by Tunisia's own revolution, protested in downtown Cairo.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article outlines eighteen important days of the Egyptian Revolution. It starts with the 25th of January, 2011 when Egyptians, inspired by Tunisia's own revolution, protested in downtown Cairo.</div>

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Is Saudi Arabia guilty of war crimes in Yemen? - 0 views

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This is interview with the former adviser to the Saudi royal family, Jamal Khashoggi. According to him, Saudi Arabia military intervention in Yemen is to prevent the country from succumbing to a sectarian dictatorship.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is interview with the former adviser to the Saudi royal family, Jamal Khashoggi. According to him, Saudi Arabia military intervention in Yemen is to prevent the country from succumbing to a sectarian dictatorship.</div>

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Why is Saudi Arabia bombing Yemen? - CNN.com - 0 views

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Saudia Arabia has launched military attacks on Yemen in order to "restore the Yemeni government" after the Houthi Rebellion. The main reasons for this is that Saudi Arabia sees the "Houthis as nothing more than a proxy Iranian force."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Saudia Arabia has launched military attacks on Yemen in order to "restore the Yemeni government" after the Houthi Rebellion. The main reasons for this is that Saudi Arabia sees the "Houthis as nothing more than a proxy Iranian force."</div>

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11.12.2015 Yemen Crisis News - YouTube - 1 views

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This video lists pieces of news revolving around Yemen on December 11, 2015. A week-long truce between warring factions in Yemen was declared to start on December 15, 2015 while peace talks were held in Switzerland. A leader of Blackwater, a mercenary group aiding Saudi Arabia, was killed a fight against Houthi fighters. Jaafar Mohammed Saad, the governor of Aden, was assassinated while travelling.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This video lists pieces of news revolving around Yemen on December 11, 2015. A week-long truce between warring factions in Yemen was declared to start on December 15, 2015 while peace talks were held in Switzerland. A leader of Blackwater, a mercenary group aiding Saudi Arabia, was killed a fight against Houthi fighters. Jaafar Mohammed Saad, the governor of Aden, was assassinated while travelling.</div>

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Yemen: A Failed State - YouTube - 0 views

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A video outlining the aftereffects of the Houthi Rebellion in 2011 and how it has torn the country apart. There have been clashes with al Qaeda, drone attacks, and sectarian tension.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A video outlining the aftereffects of the Houthi Rebellion in 2011 and how it has torn the country apart. There have been clashes with al Qaeda, drone attacks, and sectarian tension.</div>

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Syria's refugee exodus - BBC News - 0 views

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Syria's civil war has forced more than two million people to seek refuge. The timeline shows significant dates in the war, beginning with the first protests in March 2011, that prompted people to leave their country.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Syria's civil war has forced more than two million people to seek refuge. The timeline shows significant dates in the war, beginning with the first protests in March 2011, that prompted people to leave their country.</div>

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Syria chemical weapons allegations - BBC News - 0 views

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This article reports six possible chemical weapon attacks within Syria despite the government's reassurances that weapons would only be used against external attacks. Because of the conflict, it is difficult to verify these incidents.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article reports six possible chemical weapon attacks within Syria despite the government's reassurances that weapons would only be used against external attacks. Because of the conflict, it is difficult to verify these incidents.</div>

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War in Libya - the Guardian briefing - 0 views

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Libya civil war proxy war

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Libya's civil war began with the removal of dictator Muammar Gaddafi. The conflict is mainly between Islamists and nationalists but is also considered a proxy war between Qatar and United Arab Emirates.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Libya's civil war began with the removal of dictator Muammar Gaddafi. The conflict is mainly between Islamists and nationalists but is also considered a proxy war between Qatar and United Arab Emirates.</div>

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Yemen crisis: Who is fighting whom? - BBC News - 0 views

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Yemen Houthi rebellion power struggle

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Article explains the conflict in Yemen between the Houthis and the state. The Houthis are a rebel group who adhere to Zaidism.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Article explains the conflict in Yemen between the Houthis and the state. The Houthis are a rebel group who adhere to Zaidism.</div>

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