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Watch | Russian Military Campaign in Syria 2015-2018

This is a detailed summary of military and political developments in Syria since the start of the Russian military operation until now. (2015-2018)

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This is a detailed summary of military and political developments in Syria since the start of the Russian military operation until now. (2015-2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDgUD6kPcRA INTRODUCTION The Russian military operation in Syria is nearing the end of its third year. Since 2015, Moscow has been employing its air power, military

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Thousands of Locals From Daraa and al-Quneitra Join Syrian Army

Local observers believe that the number of new recruits will eventually exceed 50,000.

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Syrian Arab Army

More than 3,800 civilians and former fighters of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) from the southern governorates of Daraa and al-Quneitra have joined the ranks of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) so far, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on August 10. Daraa and al-Quneitra joined the reconciliation process last month and the radical

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Afghanistan Becomes Ground Zero for an ISIS Resurgence

ISIS in Afghanistan has received significant manpower for its expansion from Syria and Iraq where the terrorist group’s self-proclaimed caliphate was recently defeated.

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Over the past few months, ISIS has renewed its efforts to expand its influence in Afghanistan. While ISIS cells are active in most of the country, ISIS’ main stronghold is the province Nangarhar. ISIS in Afghanistan has received additional manpower for its expansion from Syria and Iraq where the terrorist group’s self-proclaimed caliphate was

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Israel’s Lieberman Fumes Over Stability in Syria, Fears Recapture of Golan Heights

In a visit to the Syrian border, Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman touted Israel’s readiness for a military showdown with Syria over the occupied Golan Heights.

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A Syrian army soldier holds his AK-47 rifle with stickers showing President Bashar Assad and Arabic that reads, "Heroes of Assad's Syria," as he stands guard at a check point at the Hamadiyah market, named after the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire Abdul Hamid II, in the Old City of Damascus, Syria, July 19, 2018. Hassan Ammar | AP

Syria is building up its ground forces to pre-war size according to Israel. On August 7th, Israel’s Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman spoke in front of reporters during a tour of the Golan Heights. “Across the way we see the Syrian military, which is not satisfied with just taking over all of Syrian territory but is expressly building a

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Russian and Israeli Officials Meet in Jerusalem, Spark New Round of Corporate Media Rumors

The meeting was reportedly held after a short notice visit, ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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On July 23rd, a Russian delegation led by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, part of which was the chief of the general staff of the Russian armed forces, General Valery Gerasimov met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman and Chief of General Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eisenko in Jerusalem. The meeting was

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25 Families Own $1.1 Trillion Between Them as the Global Wealth Inequality Gap Grows

Using data from their list Forbes has produced a list of the top 25 richest families in the world. Together they are worth over $1.1 trillion, or the entire GDP of Indonesia.

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Wealth Inequality

Once a family-owned business Forbes is well known for producing their annual list of the world’s richest billionaires. Launched in 1982 the original list ranked the top 400 Americans by net worth. Only 13 billionaires were included in that list, and their combined worth was the equivalent of 2.8% of GDP. In an era where “Greed is Good”, the list

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Watch | The Houthis and the War in Yemen

In this information packed documentary, SouthFront explores the conflict in Yemen – from its its history to its impact and all the players in-between.

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Watch | The Houthis and War in Yemen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqbOk3yNBWQ 1. History of the movement, structure, and ideology History The movement of Ansar Allah (Supporters of Allah), also known as the Houthis, is a paramilitary group of Zaidi Shi’ites, acting in Yemen. This is one of the moderate streams of Shia Islam, which has more

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