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Iran War: Trump Wants Ground Troops – A Warning to the Kurds

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 Per-Åke Westerlund

Trump “told us the Kurds must choose a side in this battle — either with America and Israel or with Iran”, according to the Washington Post on 5 March. Almost a week into the war on Iran, the US president is increasing pressure on the Kurds to offer him ground troops, since he is very […]

Rojava is once again under threat

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 Per-Åke Westerlund

Trump sides with the Syrian regime With a military offensive that began on 5 January, the Syrian army has taken control of large parts of the long-autonomous region of Rojava, which has a largely Kurdish population. As in 2015, the city of Kobane is now threatened with invasion, and as then, a strong international solidarity […]