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In New Fights, Ancient Split.

Authors :
KIRKPATRICK, DAVID D.
Source :
New York Times. 7/6/2014, Vol. 163 Issue 56554, p1-8. 2p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses the historical roots of Middle East conflicts between Sunni Muslims and Shiite Muslims as of July 5, 2014. Topics include the impact of the Arab Spring protests in Bahrain, sectarian aspects of Syria's civil war, and the involvement of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the U.S. in Sunni-Shiite conflicts. Sectarian fighting in Iraq is noted.

Subjects

Subjects :
*SHI'AH -- Relations -- Sunnites
*SECTARIAN conflict
*SYRIAN Civil War, 2011-
*RELIGION
BAHRAINI Uprising, 2011
SAUDI Arabian foreign relations
IRANIAN foreign relations

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
163
Issue :
56554
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
96913235

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