They’ve been persecuted for hundreds of years, and most recently by Islamic State – but the Yazidis now living in Iraq’s refugee camps are remarkably circumspect.
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Despite a fierce exchange of rhetoric over Russia’s airstrikes in Syria, it makes sense for Moscow and Washington to coordinate their military intervention.
Life in the caliphate wasn’t exactly as advertised for one group of former fighters.
It can be difficult to imagine that the antiquities in our museums were once a part of vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. Let our expert take you on a tour of three cities to rival today’s global hubs.
Is serious reform to stamp out political corruption in Iraq even possible given inevitable opposition from those with a vested interest in the status quo?
Australia must have a realistic view of the end goal in increasing its efforts in the fight against Islamic State in Syria, and start planning to stabilise and rebuild any territory retaken.
The war in Iraq and Syria might well now be a chemical one – but it won’t make any difference to the world’s response.
The robust international laws meant to protect cultural heritage are worth little without real international action.
Australia should keep out of the Syrian conflict. Instead, it should respect the rule of law and the peaceful resolution of disputes by promoting a diplomatic end.
Australian air attacks against Islamic State targets in Syria would not be definitely legal but not definitely illegal.
While symoblic, an increase in Australian firepower in the fight against Islamic State in Syria will not greatly affect the battlespace’s fundamental reality.
Ancient hospitality rituals could teach us a thing or two about how to respect the people arriving on our shores.
Persecuted for generations, the Yazidis have weathered their latest storm with astonishing resolve.
British pilots have been involved in airstrikes against Islamic State, despite a parliamentary veto.
Attempts to build a nation out of Iraq have failed spectacularly. Why is everyone still so intent on keeping it together?
Most countries welcomed the deal as they jockey to boost trade with the Islamic Republic and gain from the eventual end of sanctions.
It’s been assumed that most Arab countries are adamantly opposed to Iran’s regional rise and therefore not in favor of a nuclear deal. But is that really the case?
PM wants more unmanned intervention but he should be wary of putting all his eggs in one basket.
There were more airstrikes against ISIS this July 4 weekend. Most politicians agree that ‘war is the answer.’ But here’s an argument that peacebuilding is the only realistic way to defeat ISIS.
Why are Syria and Israel competing to be the ultimate protecters of the Druze?
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