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Rising Iraqi nationalism: A very interes …

thabet — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:44:28 +0000

Rising Iraqi nationalism: A very interesting chart from a study into Iraqi self-identification:

It may point to future problems with the Kurds though…

John Sides has further discussion on the paper.

(Via Yglesias.)

35 pilgrims killed by suicide bomber in …

thabet — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:22:56 +0000

35 pilgrims killed by suicide bomber in Iraq, as they prepare for Ashura.

isn’t it interesting that despite sunn …

razib — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:42:58 +0000

isn’t it interesting that despite sunni muslims outnumbering shia in pakistan 4:1 a prominent shia family such as the bhuttos could acquire political power? the current PM, benazir, her father. yahya khan and jinnah were also from shia backgrounds.

Taliban Exploit Sectarian Rift in Siege …

razib — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:40:11 +0000

Taliban Exploit Sectarian Rift in Siege of Shiites in Pakistan Enclave. the PPP has a big shia following cuz of the bhutto family’s shia affiliation, right?

Sheikh Najam Ali has faced death threats …

razib — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:51:00 +0000

Sheikh Najam Ali has faced death threats and cancellations from advertisers since publishing an Ahmadiyya ad.

Al-Qa’ida v Hizbollah.

thabet — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:59:33 +0000

Al-Qa’ida v Hizbollah.

“I think Saudi Arabia cares more about …

thabet — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:54:17 +0000

“I think Saudi Arabia cares more about this war than Yemen does…”