Amjed Rasheed ئەمجەد رەشید
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@DSD_Kings @DefAcUK Fellow @KingsMiddleEast
Check out our new al-Sabah Insights titled "The Immediate Origins of the Syrian Civil War, the Crumbling of the ‘Syrian Wall of Fear’ and the National Uprising of 2011" by our young Syrian affairs specialist, Bayan Almasri. Well done www.durham.ac.uk/media/durham...
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October 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Check out our new al-Sabah Insights titled "The Immediate Origins of the Syrian Civil War, the Crumbling of the ‘Syrian Wall of Fear’ and the National Uprising of 2011" by our young Syrian affairs specialist, Bayan Almasri. Well done www.durham.ac.uk/media/durham...
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John Bolton says he hopes to expose Trump’s ‘abuse of power’ after being indicted – US politics live
John Bolton says he hopes to expose Trump’s ‘abuse of power’ after being indicted – US politics live
Eighteen-count indictment of former Trump adviser handed down by federal grand jury in Maryland as US president calls ex-ally a ‘bad guy’
New York City’s three mayoral candidates faced off on Thursday night in the first of two televised debates, less than three weeks before voters head to the polls.
On stage were Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, former governor Andrew Cuomo – now running as an independent after losing the Democratic primary to Mamdani in June – and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. Mayor Eric Adams, who dropped out of the race several weeks ago, did not participate. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
John Bolton says he hopes to expose Trump’s ‘abuse of power’ after being indicted – US politics live
Check out the new al-Sabah Insights published at Durham University, "Evaluating Western Europe as a part of Qatar’s soft power
policy; focusing on France, Germany, and the United
Kingdom." www.durham.ac.uk/media/durham... cc @anoushehteshami.bsky.social
policy; focusing on France, Germany, and the United
Kingdom." www.durham.ac.uk/media/durham... cc @anoushehteshami.bsky.social
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June 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Check out the new al-Sabah Insights published at Durham University, "Evaluating Western Europe as a part of Qatar’s soft power
policy; focusing on France, Germany, and the United
Kingdom." www.durham.ac.uk/media/durham... cc @anoushehteshami.bsky.social
policy; focusing on France, Germany, and the United
Kingdom." www.durham.ac.uk/media/durham... cc @anoushehteshami.bsky.social
Arab states have adopted a plan for the postwar administration and reconstruction of Gaza in a bid to provide an alternative to President Donald Trump’s proposal for the war-shattered enclave to be emptied of Palestinians and taken over by the US. www.ft.com/content/f012...
Arab states endorse alternative to Donald Trump’s postwar Gaza plan
Proposals envisage transitional rule by Palestinian technocrats and role for UN peacekeepers in the enclave and West Bank
www.ft.com
March 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Arab states have adopted a plan for the postwar administration and reconstruction of Gaza in a bid to provide an alternative to President Donald Trump’s proposal for the war-shattered enclave to be emptied of Palestinians and taken over by the US. www.ft.com/content/f012...
Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
No second state visit for Trump
This is UNBELIEVABLE. Keir Starmer has just handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. It’s totally unprecedented, and I was so outraged when I he...
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February 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
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Keep Trump out of the UK! Shame on you, @kierstarmerpm.bsky.social for demeaning our King and inviting this vile disgusting me to step on our soil! Trump is NOT welcome here!
No to Trump you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
No second state visit for Trump
This is UNBELIEVABLE. Keir Starmer has just handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. It’s totally unprecedented, and I was so outraged when I he...
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Keep Trump out of the UK! Shame on you, @kierstarmerpm.bsky.social for demeaning our King and inviting this vile disgusting me to step on our soil! Trump is NOT welcome here!
Putin has consistently aimed to invade Ukraine, and this substantiated by various intelligence assessments. Read Robert Woodward latest book! Thus, Trump's conduct today was childish and dismissive of the serious geopolitical implications at stake. #SupportingUkraine
February 28, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Putin has consistently aimed to invade Ukraine, and this substantiated by various intelligence assessments. Read Robert Woodward latest book! Thus, Trump's conduct today was childish and dismissive of the serious geopolitical implications at stake. #SupportingUkraine
February 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Ukraine war briefing: US and Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia without Ukrainians – reports
Ukraine war briefing: US and Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia without Ukrainians – reports
US secretary of state Marco Rubio and Russia’s Sergei Lavrov discuss removing ‘unilateral barriers’; Trump’s Ukraine envoy suggests Europe will be excluded from negotiations. What we know on day 1,089 Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Ukraine war briefing: US and Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia without Ukrainians – reports
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Breaking News: The Trump administration is laying off nearly the entire staff of USAID, people with knowledge of the plans said. Follow live updates.
Trump Administration Live Updates: Nearly All USAID Jobs Are Said to Be Cut
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February 6, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Breaking News: The Trump administration is laying off nearly the entire staff of USAID, people with knowledge of the plans said. Follow live updates.
How is #Syria reshaping the balance of power in the Middle East?
Many thanks to the team at @iaionline.bsky.social for their help in publishing this and spreading the word
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Many thanks to the team at @iaionline.bsky.social for their help in publishing this and spreading the word
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The New Syria and the Regional Balance of Power
The sudden fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on 8 December 2024 and the subsequent rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), now leading the Syrian interim government in the country, have dramatically shaped...
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February 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
How is #Syria reshaping the balance of power in the Middle East?
Many thanks to the team at @iaionline.bsky.social for their help in publishing this and spreading the word
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Many thanks to the team at @iaionline.bsky.social for their help in publishing this and spreading the word
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What challenges does post-Assad #Syria face in terms of defence sector reform? In this short blog, I address this question, with a particular focus on the Syrian Democratic Forces. The Syrian National Army and the Druze factions in Suwayda remain reluctant to disarm during this transitional period
Can Syria rebuild its defence sector after Assad?
Dr Amjed Rasheed examines the challenges of defence sector reform in post-Assad Syria, from the role of the SDF to rising tensions with HTS and the broader geopolitical struggle.
🔗Read the article here: bit.ly/4aHmGOm
Dr Amjed Rasheed examines the challenges of defence sector reform in post-Assad Syria, from the role of the SDF to rising tensions with HTS and the broader geopolitical struggle.
🔗Read the article here: bit.ly/4aHmGOm
Challenges to Defence Sector Reform in Post-Assad Syria
Dr Amjed Rasheed examines the SDF’s role, regional tensions, and the struggle for security sector integration in a rapidly evolving landscape
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February 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
What challenges does post-Assad #Syria face in terms of defence sector reform? In this short blog, I address this question, with a particular focus on the Syrian Democratic Forces. The Syrian National Army and the Druze factions in Suwayda remain reluctant to disarm during this transitional period
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Americans must watch ‘Judgement at Nuremberg’ to understand fully what fascism in power is like, it becomes, it does to the innocent, how if erodes all decency and rule of law, and then ask themselves, “did I know what was going on?”. Well, yes you ALL do KNOW!
February 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Americans must watch ‘Judgement at Nuremberg’ to understand fully what fascism in power is like, it becomes, it does to the innocent, how if erodes all decency and rule of law, and then ask themselves, “did I know what was going on?”. Well, yes you ALL do KNOW!
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Another fantastic paper in our long running publication series. Download with our compliments and spread the word! Share! Grateful to our author and the tireless work of Dr Amjed. Enjoy!
Excited to share our latest al-Sabah insights series on the escalating tensions in the Nile Basin—where water security isn't just a policy issue but a geopolitical fault line shaping the region’s future. www.durham.ac.uk/media/durham... cc @anoushehteshami.bsky.social @dsdkings.bsky.social
www.durham.ac.uk
January 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Another fantastic paper in our long running publication series. Download with our compliments and spread the word! Share! Grateful to our author and the tireless work of Dr Amjed. Enjoy!
Excited to share our latest al-Sabah insights series on the escalating tensions in the Nile Basin—where water security isn't just a policy issue but a geopolitical fault line shaping the region’s future. www.durham.ac.uk/media/durham... cc @anoushehteshami.bsky.social @dsdkings.bsky.social
www.durham.ac.uk
January 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Excited to share our latest al-Sabah insights series on the escalating tensions in the Nile Basin—where water security isn't just a policy issue but a geopolitical fault line shaping the region’s future. www.durham.ac.uk/media/durham... cc @anoushehteshami.bsky.social @dsdkings.bsky.social
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مقابلة هشيار زيباري مع قناة شمس تحاكي الواقع الكوردي في الخيال العربي و الصورة النمطية العربية عن الكورد كمشغابين، مهددين سيادة دول او يخدمون لاجندات خارجية.. و ان الكورد هم غير ذلك و هم دعاة سلام و ان حدة الخلاف خفت مع العمل المستمر و الوضع الجديد youtu.be/LS2yFmYOou4?... #العراق #كوردستان
لقاء خاص لقناة شمس مع السيد هوشيار زيباري عضو المكتب السياسي للحزب الديمقراطي الكوردستاني
YouTube video by Shams TV
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January 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
مقابلة هشيار زيباري مع قناة شمس تحاكي الواقع الكوردي في الخيال العربي و الصورة النمطية العربية عن الكورد كمشغابين، مهددين سيادة دول او يخدمون لاجندات خارجية.. و ان الكورد هم غير ذلك و هم دعاة سلام و ان حدة الخلاف خفت مع العمل المستمر و الوضع الجديد youtu.be/LS2yFmYOou4?... #العراق #كوردستان
Just sharing this famous meeting of #Putin in Feb 2022 as he was decided on his adventure to invade #Ukraine. Notice his bullying tone and humiliation of Director of Foreign Intelligence services Sergei Naryshkin. "sprak plainly"... Sergei is shaking and scared to death. youtu.be/o9A-u8EoWcI?...
'Speak directly!': Putin has tense exchange with his chief spy
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January 26, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Just sharing this famous meeting of #Putin in Feb 2022 as he was decided on his adventure to invade #Ukraine. Notice his bullying tone and humiliation of Director of Foreign Intelligence services Sergei Naryshkin. "sprak plainly"... Sergei is shaking and scared to death. youtu.be/o9A-u8EoWcI?...
Today's meeting in Hewler between #KDP chief Masoud Barzani and #SDF General Mazlum Abdi marks a pivotal moment not only for Kurdish unity but also a hint of possible a strategic shift towards solving the Kurdish issue not only in #Syria but also in #Turkey #Kurdistan
January 16, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Today's meeting in Hewler between #KDP chief Masoud Barzani and #SDF General Mazlum Abdi marks a pivotal moment not only for Kurdish unity but also a hint of possible a strategic shift towards solving the Kurdish issue not only in #Syria but also in #Turkey #Kurdistan
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Keir Starmer hails ‘closer than ever’ partnership with Ukraine on Kyiv visit
Keir Starmer hails ‘closer than ever’ partnership with Ukraine on Kyiv visit
Two countries to sign deal to deepen existing defence relationship and boost economic links in non-military areas
Keir Starmer has travelled to Ukraine to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the first time since he entered Downing Street, hailing a “closer than…
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Keir Starmer hails ‘closer than ever’ partnership with Ukraine on Kyiv visit
Why Sunday if you can do it now?!!! Isarel-Hamas ceasefire to begin on Sunday as Gaza strikes reported: Live updates www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m...
Isarel-Hamas ceasefire to begin on Sunday as Gaza strikes reported: Live updates
US president Joe Biden says he’s ‘deeply satisfied’ for people of Israel, hostage families and innocent people of Gaza
www.independent.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Why Sunday if you can do it now?!!! Isarel-Hamas ceasefire to begin on Sunday as Gaza strikes reported: Live updates www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m...
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Race to the gutter between Tories and charlatan Farage is on!
Former Conservative special adviser Samuel Kasumu says that Robert Jenrick is now the most dangerous politician in the country and warns that his language about British Pakistanis and others will put lives at risk
January 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Race to the gutter between Tories and charlatan Farage is on!
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Pentagon denies US base at Kobani in Syria's Kurdish-led northeast - https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/01/pentagon-denies-us-base-kobani-syrias-kurdish-led-northeast
Pentagon denies US base at Kobani in Syria's Kurdish-led northeast
Washington publicly denied rumors that US troops would establish a base in the Syrian Kurdish stronghold border town, which remains under threat by Turkey-backed rebels.
www.al-monitor.com
January 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Pentagon denies US base at Kobani in Syria's Kurdish-led northeast - https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/01/pentagon-denies-us-base-kobani-syrias-kurdish-led-northeast
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Disappointing that John Howard is "disappointed" about the Iraq War .. lucky he says it wasn't his fault
#auspol
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#auspol
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Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed - Michael West
Australia’s decision to invade Iraq was based on wrong information, but was not malicious, John Howard says. The former prime minister defends his decision to commit troops to the 2003 US-led invasion...
michaelwest.com.au
January 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Disappointing that John Howard is "disappointed" about the Iraq War .. lucky he says it wasn't his fault
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/howard-confr...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/howard-confr...
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Awesome Durham!
January 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Awesome Durham!