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I am a historian and writer who wants to bring to light current events through a historical perspective. It is difficult to understand today's current events without having a grasp of what has occurred before. This is a running thread to help keep people informed about the present and remind everyone to not forget their past. Enjoy and please comment!
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Tag Archives: Assad
What’s the Deal With the Russo-Chinese Balk on Syria?
Hello All! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?” the blog with zero UN observers. In this week’s post, we’ll discuss the horrid massacres of the past two weeks in Syria by Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad’s government forces, the vehement … Continue reading
Posted in International Affairs, Middle East, Revolution/Political Uprising
Tagged Assad, China, Free Syrian Army, Hama, Homs, Houla, massacre, middle-east, Revolution, Russia, Sanction, Syria, Syrian National Council, uprising
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What’s the Deal With America’s Decision on Syria?
Hello All! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal”, the blog that doesn’t change its ideology based on economic interests (unless, you know, someone wants to make early retirement for me a reality). In this week’s blog entry, we’ll … Continue reading
What’s the Deal with the 2011 Syrian Revolution?
Hello all! and welcome to the first ever written edition of the new blog called “What’s the Deal?” The blog that covers today’s news from a historical perspective to understand current events for the every day non-historian! Why read this … Continue reading
Posted in Revolution/Political Uprising
Tagged 2011, Arab Spring, Assad, Revolution, Syria
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