One of the most frequently-repeated myths surrounding the war in Syria has been the idea of the United States (and in some cases the United Kingdom and others are thrown in) being absolutely set on seeing the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime. From questionable media talking heads to mediocre podcasts, one of the most […]

Since 25 October 2019 at least 310 people have been killed protesting across Iraq. The movement began, in a way, in early October 2019, but in reality has been simmering for much longer. Widespread discontent with government services, lack of economic opportunity, security, and oppressive corruption was further inflamed in September 2018 by tainted water […]

On 29 October 2019, reports began filtering in of a potential chemical weapons incident in Karbala, Iraq. Karbala had been the site of major anti-government protests for several days, with Iranian-backed security forces deploying tear gas (CS) in a lethal manner; direct shots to the unprotected heads of protesters. By employing less-lethal munitions in a […]