Young Man Wisdom

The comparison between supporters of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in Sudan and those who supported Bashar al-Assad in Syria has some parallels but also important differences. Both situations involve complex conflicts driven by a mix of local, regional, and international factors, and the motivations of supporters in each case vary significantly. Similarities: 1. State vs. Insurgent Dynamics : Supporters of both SAF and Assad often frame their stance as supporting the legitimate government or state apparatus against what they perceive as insurgents, rebels, or illegitimate actors (RSF in Sudan and various rebel groups in Syria). 2. Desire for Stability : Many supporters in both cases prioritise stability over political reforms or revolutionary change. They may fear that the fall of the state would lead to prolonged chaos, as seen in post-Gaddafi Libya or Iraq after the US invasion. 3. Regional and International Alliances : Both SAF and Assad regimes have relied on international ...

While how things evolved in Iraq took many people by surprise few observers were expecting it. Do not take me wrong, what ISIS managed to achieve militarially is astonishing but make no mistake it has to do with the support they found from Sunni population they came across or at least their apathy toward the central government.  Since Malaki appeared on the political scene in Iraq he made his intentions quite known. He did not reserve any effort to put Shiat interest on top of all Iraqies but made it his priority. Putting loyal army officers and public servants in every important joint in the government is one example. He manages alienate the Sunni tribes and the Kurds, this why his solider left their posts and ran away. Most of them were Shiat but did not have the backing of people they supposed to protect and secondly they were not certain of their government backing.  The Thoughts of ISIS having state in Iraq and Syria is scary and it can not be good to the region or to the...