Orbital Fluctuations Among the Iran-Supported Militias in Iraq
Astronomical models provide a surprisingly helpful illustration of how Iran-backed armed groups wield power in the MENA region.
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Introduction to Symposium: Still at War – Where and Why the United States is Fighting the "War on Terror"
As the "war on terror" enters a third decade, it is time to reevaluate the aims and utility of relying on military force around the globe.
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Attack drones keep up harassment at al Asad, leading to latest shootdown
Coalition defenses at Iraq’s al Asad Air Base shot down another armed drone Thursday as the sprawling facility, which still houses American troops, thwarted its third attack in as many days.
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Militias Parade Under the PMF Banner (Part 1): Drone Systems
Drone systems paraded in Camp Ashraf were a show of strength, including the debut of new types of Iranian-provided airframes and control vehicles. * The authors wish to thank Adam Rawnesly, Crispin Smith, and Hamdi Malik for their support in building this piece. On June 26, the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) undertook their most significant military parade so far at Camp Ashraf, Diyala. Attended by militias operating partially within the PMF rubric (e.g., Badr, Kataib Hezbollah, and ...
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