Firmesk O. Rahim

@Firmeskrahim

PhD Student| Former Fulbright Scholar 🇺🇸| Middle East Politics and Security| Kurdish Political Rights Advocate|

United States Joined June 2018

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Firmesk O. Rahim @Firmeskrahim May 4

My latest article, in the Conversation, is a historical perspective about the GCC-Iran relationships.

Read here:

theconversation.com/gulf-state-coo…

theconversation.com Gulf state cooperation has long been shaped by the threat of Iran − but shows of unity belie... The Gulf Cooperation Council was formed after the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Since then, GCC members have tried different strategies to contend with Tehran.

Firmesk O. Rahim @Firmeskrahim Oct 9

theconversation.com/iraqi-kurds-se…

theconversation.com Iraqi Kurds sees opportunities – and risks – in the withdrawal of US troops The region may become less of a target for groups seeking to pressure the United States. But the Kurds also have less security support now, should they need it.

Firmesk O. Rahim @Firmeskrahim Aug 7

Read our latest article on the Conversation!

#gccrailway
#etihadrail
#saudiarabia
#uae
#middleeast

The Conversation U.S. @ConversationUS Aug 6

While the Strait of Hormuz has focused global attention on Persian Gulf states’ shipping, another mode of transportation has been quietly under development.

New cross-border rail links connecting Gulf states could increase economic cooperation and reduce regional tensions.

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Firmesk O. Rahim @Firmeskrahim Jul 4

Happy 250th Birthday America!

#4thJuly

Firmesk O. Rahim @Firmeskrahim May 16

Why Iranian Kurdish Groups Have Not Opened a Northern Front Against Tehran!

Read the perspective in @IrregularWarCtr

irregularwarfarecenter.org/publications/p…

irregularwarfarecenter.org Why Iranian Kurdish Groups Have Not Opened a Northern Front Against Tehran For decades, U.S. policymakers have returned to a familiar operational formula in the Middle East: American airpower, intelligence, and advisory support paired with local ground forces willing to do t