Free Syrian Army rebels take up positions against Assad militias on the outskirts of Maraat al-Numan, Idlib, Syria, image via Syria Freedom House Flickr CCBESA Center Perspectives No. 616, October 16, 2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The war in Syria has focused attention on the role of militia forces. Although we may see the phenomenon as entirely negative, it also has positive aspects and reflects a genuine need that affects our lives as well.
Much has been said about the Iranian and Iraqi Shiite militias operating in Syria. The Kurdish forces and the forces opposing the Assad regime are in fact also militias.
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The Militia Option in Syria
