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One more domino in the Middle East

On developments in Syria and other overthrows of secular Arab dictators

Syria: Once again, a secular state falls into the hands of radical Muslims.

Shisha Cafe in Cairo  ©Rebecca Hillauer

No sooner has Donald Trump won the presidential election in the USA than Bashar al-Assad is overthrown by Islamist “rebels” in Syria – after thirteen years of civil war. Who believes in a coincidence of timing? A solo effort by the militias? My thoughts on this and some personal memories. More here.

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