by Amir Taheri •
The Jerusalem Post
October 31, 2019
https://www.meforum.org/59724/revolt-against-irans-system-in-iraq-and-lebano
In Middle East: Pull Down Facades by Amir Taheri • Revolt against Iran's 'System' in Iraq and Lebanon by Jonathan Spyer The Jerusalem Post October 31, 2019 https://www.meforum.org/59724/revolt-against-irans-system-in-iraq-and-lebano Azhar Al-Rubaie writes: It appears that the Iraqi government remains perplexed by how to deal with future demonstrations staged by restless masses, who remain furious with the widespread corruption they face in their daily lives. If Iraqi leadership hopes to put an end to future demonstrations, they cannot continue to rely on violence. Instead, Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi must take immediate action through serious reforms and the formation of an impartial government—one where members are held accountable to the Iraqi people. – Washington Institute Anthony H. Cordesman writes: The Burke Chair at CSIS is circulating a new working paper that updates its assessments of the cost of the Afghan and Iraq/Syria Wars, and highlights how these costs have been cut through major changes in the nature of U.S. ground forces and air commitments. It also highlights the affordability and present size of U.S. military bases and commitments overseas. – Center for Strategic and International Studies Michael Peck writes: But Russian bombers based on Philippines airfields, ranging far over the Pacific to give the United States nightmares? That prospect is distant at best and dim at worst. But it is not unheard of for nations to switch partners. A prime example is Egypt, a major recipient of Soviet weapons and advisers during the Cold War, but which is now an American client. India relied on Russian arms for years, but is now buying American equipment, while once-staunch U.S. ally Turkey is buying Russian anti-aircraft missiles. – National Interest B-1B Lancers have returned stateside after a short trip to Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base. The Air Force on Monday said the deployment was meant to flex bomber muscle for a rapid deployment scenario and to “promote regional security.” – Military.com Elsa Kania and Samuel Bendett write: Sino-Russian relations have been adapting to an era of great-power rivalry. […]Today, like-minded democracies must recognise the threats from advances in and the diffusion of technologies that can be used to empower autocratic regimes. For that reason, it will be vital to mount a more unified response to promulgate norms for the use of next-generation technologies, particularly AI and biotech. – Real Clear Defense
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