Paper Title:
Batnāyya, Iraq: Local Conflicts, Conflict Resolution and Visions for Peace

Date:
27 May 2025

Publisher: 
LUGARIT

Author: 
Dr. Esther Meininghaus

Summary:
In Batnāyya, Chaldean and Assyrian residents seek safety through exclusion of Arab families, deepening the town’s isolation. Political representation is obstructed by armed groups’ control of minority quotas. Residents envision peace through legal equality and secular governance, highlighting the need for inclusive, locally attuned interventions to counter structural marginalization.

Link:
https://link.lugarit.com/Hh71

Photo: 
A Chaldean family photo amid the rubble of their destroyed home following ISIS’s occupation.  Batnaya, Iraq. 14 May 2017. Photo © ZUMA Press, Inc. - via Alamy.


Batnāyya, Iraq: Local Conflicts, Conflict Resolution and Visions for Peace

Paper Title:
Beyond the Primakov Triangles: Any Chance for Deconfliction in the Middle East?

Date:
23 May 2025

Publishers: 
LUGARIT + Syrian Anonymous Journalists  

Author: 
Omar Abdulaziz Hallaj

Summary:
An article examines the legacy of triangular diplomacy and political alliances and its impact in the Middle East, highlighting how mid-level powers and political actors use these alliances to balance conflicting interests. While effective for larger powers, this strategy often perpetuates conflicts in smaller states, emphasizing the need for a more nuanced approach that prioritizes peace and stability over geopolitical maneuvring. That same logic will likely have important ramification for negotiating post Arab Spring internal politics in the region.

Link:
https://link.lugarit.com/oh7O

Photo: 
Yevgeny Primakov — Russian statesman, Arabist, and strategist. He served as Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, intelligence chief, and Speaker of the Supreme Soviet. A key architect of post-Soviet foreign policy, Primakov championed multipolarity and triangular diplomacy as tools for global balance.  Photo © Vladimir Zabyalov / TASS / Scanpi

Beyond the Primakov Triangles: Any Chance for Deconfliction in the Middle East?

العنوان 
ما وراء مثلثات بريماكوف: هل هناك فرصة لنزع التصعيد في الشرق الأوسط؟

تاريخ النشر
٢٣ أيار ٢٠٢٥

الناشر 
لوغاريت + صوت سوري

المؤلف
عمر عبد العزيز الحلاج 

الخلاصة
تتناول هذه المقالة تاريخ الدبلوماسية ثلاثية الأطراف والتحالفات السياسية الثلاثية وأثرها في الشرق الأوسط، مبيّنةً كيف تستخدم القوى المتوسطة والتحالفات السياسية هذه التحالفات لموازنة المصالح المتضاربة. وعلى الرغم من فعاليتها بالنسبة للقوى الكبرى، فإن هذه الاستراتيجية غالبًا ما تُكرّس الصراعات في الدول الصغيرة، مما يسلّط الضوء على الحاجة إلى مقاربة أكثر توازنًا تضع السلام والاستقرار في مقدمة الأولويات بدلًا من الحسابات الجيوسياسية. وهذا المنطق السياسي سيكون له انعكاسات للتفاوضات المجتمعية داخل دول المنطقة ما بعد الربيع العربي,

الرابط
https://link.lugarit.com/oh7O

الصورة
يفغيني بريماكوف — رجل دولة روسي، مستعرب واستراتيجي. شغل مناصب رئيس الوزراء ووزير الخارجية ورئيس الاستخبارات ورئيس مجلس السوفييت الأعلى. كان أحد أبرز مهندسي السياسة الخارجية الروسية بعد انهيار الاتحاد السوفييتي، ودافع عن التعددية القطبية والدبلوماسية الثلاثية كأدوات لتحقيق التوازن العالمي.  الصورة © فلاديمير زابيالوف / تاس / سكانبي

ما وراء مثلثات بريماكوف: هل هناك فرصة لنزع التصعيد في الشرق الأوسط؟

In the premiere of season six, psychoanalyst Eyal Rozmarin joins our host John Totten to discuss the constitutive power of belonging. A native of Israel-Palestine, and an objector to his compulsory military service, Eyal has a unique take on the respective costs of belonging and its counterpart abandonment. From Oedipus to the superego, Freud is subverted here; Rozmarin posits it is not that society protects us from our own nature, but that belonging turns us into killers. Is it possible that our collectives are antithetical to the goals of psychotherapy and what is the implication for the treatment room? This and more is discussed in the first of a two-part conversation. 

Produced by John Totten and Mason Neely
Music by Mason Neely
Research Assistant: Rose Bergdoll

Website: www.betweenuspodcast.com
Contact: betweenuspodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/betweenuspod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/betweenuspodcast
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC4pPUTf_wRjNxHcCsFJoSSQ

Episode 51: Belonging Is A Double-Edged Sword...

Paper Title:
The New Syria: Stories Yet to Be Told

Date:
03 June 2025

Publishers: 
LUGARIT + The New Arab

Author: 
Omar Abdulaziz Hallaj

Summary:
This article calls for a just, inclusive transition in Syria—one that rejects singular narratives and centers plural voices, public accountability, and forward-looking justice. It urges civic dialogue, structural transformation, and locally grounded legitimacy, warning that external normalization alone cannot rebuild trust or prevent the return of authoritarian reflexes.

Link:
https://link.lugarit.com/FknK

Photo: 
Al Marjeh Square, Damascus — Photos of the missing displayed beneath the building where Syria’s first constitution was drafted in 1920. A haunting intersection of memory, absence, and the unresolved promise of justice.  Photo © Omar Abdulaziz Hallaj / LUGARIT.


The New Syria: Stories Yet to Be Told

العنوان 
سورية بلا عقوبات غربية: التحديات المحلية التي تنتظر

تاريخ النشر
٣ حزيران ٢٠٢٥

الناشر 
لوغاريت + العربي الجديد

المؤلف
عمر عبد العزيز الحلاج 

الخلاصة
مقالة تدعو إلى انتقال عادل في سوريا، يرفض السرديات الأحادية ويُعلي من شأن التعددية والمساءلة العامة والعدالة المستقبلية. تشدد على أهمية الحوار المدني والتحول البنيوي والشرعية المحلية، محذرة من أن رفع العقوبات والتطبيع الخارجي وحده لا يكفي لإعادة بناء الثقة أو منع عودة النزعات السلطوية.

الرابط
https://link.lugarit.com/FknK

الصورة
ساحة المرجة، دمشق — صور المفقودين أمام المبنى الذي شهد صياغة أول دستور سوري عام ١٩٢٠. تقاطع مؤلم بين الذاكرة والغياب والوعد بالعدالة غير المنجز.  الصورة © عمر عبدالعزيز الحلاج / لوغاريت.



سورية بلا عقوبات غربية: التحديات المحلية التي تنتظر

Escalating violence in Sudan's Darfur region attacks UN aid convoys, deepening the humanitarian crisis and worsening the hunger crisis amid clashes between the Sudanese Army and Rapid Support Forces.

Darfur UN Convoy Attacked Famine Fears Intensify

No one answered the door, so Juan put the dinner bag on the floor against the front door and took a photo using his phone. He then uploaded the photo to the delivery app and walked back to his e-bike. He stood there for a moment, checking to see if more deliveries were available in the area. Let’s have a listen together!    

Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor.

He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what had happened to his father and his friend, as well as healthy mindset, mentality and attitude towards life. He hopes you will all be healthy, and have healthy relationships and better lives because you and your family are all physically healthy, eating better, and equipped with life's wisdom.

Feel free to post what you would like him NOT to talk about, or email to podcast@charlie.app.

Credit:
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Pinball Spring Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Nothing will Happen

@therealjames_h various aspects of sports betting, particularly focusing on UFC fights. We emphasize the importance of predictive anomalies in making profitable betting decisions and analyze specific fights, providing insights and predictions. 

Additionally, they promote a product called Energy Rocks, which is marketed as a healthier energy source.

 The conversation is rich with betting strategies, fight breakdowns, and personal anecdotes, culminating in a discussion about the upcoming fights and the potential for profit.

UFC Betting Code Cracked By Guru James "The Profit" UFC Fight Night 06/07/25

The way that the intro to this game is framed by a theatrical performance is absolutely brilliant. Once again, Sakaguchi displays his prowess in the drafting of yet another beautiful and captivating introductory sequence that holds our attention and immerses us into a new and exciting world in Final Fantasy IX. We discuss the beginning of this game all the way up until the ship crashes into the Evil Forest. For next week, play up to the arrival into Lindblum. 

Developers playing the game and commenting on the music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r05g9m4DBv0

Time Codes:
1. Intro (0:00)
2. Star Screen Movie (0:45)
3. The Logo (4:06)
4. The Opening Song (8:04)
5. Character Introductions (9:34)
6. Intro Cinematic (12:04)
7. Tantalus (15:30)
8. Dialogue Boxes (18:29)
9. First Fight (24:16)
10. The Writing (26:21)
11. The Strategy Guide (31:50)
12. Pre-Rendered Backgrounds (37:49)
13. The Cinematics (42:27)
14. Vivi (44:29)
15. Steiner (47:48)
16. Sakaguchi Is Brilliant At Intros (50:51)
17. Action Timed Mini-games (1:01:50)
18. Illusion Vs. Reality (1:04:01)
19. The Games Design (1:06:46)
20. Shakespeare in Final Fantasy (1:12:33)
21. Crashing Into The Evil Forest (1:13:39)

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Adventure, Intrigue, and a Stolen Princess | FF9 Analysis (Ep.2)

LUGARIT is a small think tank active in international development.

Psychotherapists John Totten and Mason Neely bring you this psychotherapy podcast that explores what is happening between therapists and patients, from both sides of the relationship.

Our podcast breaks down the techniques of great storytelling across our favorite games, movies, literature, and music. I also occasionally upload music I've arranged or composed!

Your host Charlie Wang, based in Toronto Canada, is the founder of this podcast show. His father is a stroke survivor, so is his friend. 

He started this podcast, because he wanted to help people with the knowledge of healthy food to avoid what had happened to his father and his friend. He hopes you will all be healthy, and have healthy relationships and better lives because you and your family are all physically healthy, and eating better.

You can listen to his personal story in the episode on 23rd of May, 2019. 

All information shared here is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from this podcast. 

Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Ask yourself / who is making you money ?
The ESBC Sports Betting Podcast is a podcast focused on sports betting and handicapping, hosted by Steve "ESBC Guru" and "The Prognosticator." The podcast features
quantifiable value of all the games for free with logic. Then feature  discussions on NFL, College Football, , College Basketball, major horse racing and NBA Playoffs  as analysis of betting trends and strategies. The hosts offer insights and predictions on upcoming games and events, with the goal of helping listeners make informed decisions when placing bets. The podcast also includes guest interviews with experts in the sports betting industry, and occasional episodes covering topics such as bankroll management and sports betting psychology. The ESBC Sports Betting Podcast is available on various podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
Bet The Process This is the CNBC Bloomberg Fox Business Of Sportsbetting

Making the lives of Sports fans better by giving them free actionable complete comprehensive information on every game to build their bank rolls 

The same process using decision science and math  you use to pick and investment is the same process you use to pick the teams that has the highest probability of monetizing your time watching the game 

Impossible to process all the information without collaboration

We are betting $1000.00 on every game we pick 

This is where Sportsbetting meets finance & wealth concepts education CNBC : Bloomberg of Sports betting 

We give out for free ; every play on every game 

 This Podcast is about  monetizing the sports betting market. We give the picks but also teach you how to make the picks yourself 

NFL Fundamental- Technical analysis from a betting standpoint to take advantage of inefficiencies in the market 

We do not need your money because we make money betting on the games ourselves ; but accept tips as a sign of good will 

Exactly one drink on us when you see you at the Sports Book 

In addition we teach you business and financial concepts 

70% Winning percentage is our historical average  - 52.5% is break even:
We provide  NFL NBA College Football Major League Baseball Sports betting  For Free
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We give Actionable advice.
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We interview NFL And upper level College Football and basketball coaches to get insight into the sports we cover 

We Use Business & Financial Concepts To Monetize Inefficiencies In The Sports Betting  Market

We Manifest making money watching Sports having fun
Raw Honest Educated Real Talk 

52% is break even. We are at 70 to 80%.  Very few others are. And those who achieve that percentage do not share every pick for free; on all the games 

Consistent profit; we multiply money: giving us the the benefit of compounding interest on our money or bank roll. The gap between 52.5% and 70 to 80% 

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We are the “real” Bloomberg ,CNBC and Fox Business Of Sports-betting 

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And Tom Carter NFLPA won a national title with Lou Holtz and played 10 years in the NFL:

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