Paul T. Levin

paultlevin.bsky.social

31 August 2026 14:28

Nick, I recommend this terrific interview with veteran Syrian journalist Ibrahim Hamidi that @amberinzaman.bsky.social just put out for more context.

Joyce Karam

joycekaram.bsky.social

31 July 2026 17:28

⚡️SCOOP: US is withdrawing its last remaining forces from Erbil #Iraq. Patriot systems have already been removed. Details from @amberinzaman.bsky.social www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

Glyn Moody

glynmoody.bsky.social

11 July 2026 08:30

"The real challenge facing #Armenia is not the threat of direct Iranian intervention — an unlikely scenario given how isolated #Iran already is. Rather, it is the risk that #Turkey does not reopen its land border with Armenia in the near future." interesting analysis

Kevin Rothrock

kevinrothrock.me

16 June 2026 14:09

Crimea is indefinitely banning motorcycles, mopeds, scooters, and ATVs from the roads between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., effective tomorrow, citing the need to protect military and "special" facilities. (Honestly sounds quite nice.) t.me/mig41/50059

Fréderike Geerdink

fgeerdink.bsky.social

15 June 2026 11:48

Great, insightful piece about business tycoon Rahmi Koç, who made a vulgar joke on Kurdish women and faces legal consequences. What's the real story here? Is Turkey suddenly protecting Kurds? By @amberinzaman.bsky.social, without paywall. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...