Leon Fleddermann examines the motivations behind foreign volunteers in the Kurdish resistance who are joining the fight against ISIS.
Author: Leon Fleddermann
Leon Fleddermann is currently working on his bachelors degree in political science at the University of Vienna. He has been interested in politics since an early age and is keen in giving a European perspective to current issues.
A tidal wave in the Desert
Ongoing conflict in Iraq has left behind a region with devestated infrastructure. One dam along the Tigris, river in particular is of utter importance. Leon Fleddermann examines the importance of the Mosul dam for the region and predicts the disaster that a breach would result in.
Boycott Israel, Walking in the Footsteps of the SS
Leon Fleddermann exposes the Anti-Semetic agenda of the BDS movement, which tries to isolate Israel economically and academically in the international community.
The end of an armoured era? Drones in the 21st century warfare
Leon Fleddermann looks at the evolution of combat drones and its impact on conventional 21st century warfare.
Is Europe failing its Commitment to NATO?
In the wake of an ever persistent threat to security by Russian expansionist ambitions, are European nations prepared for a Casus foederis??
Ami go Home, The European New Rights disdain for NATO
Is Putin setting up an Alliance of Nationalist across Europe to ?? Attendance of European right wing populists at the International Russian Conservative Forum (IRCF), as well as large sums of money financing their election campaign coming from Kremlin associated banks suggests so.
German Prestige in the Wake of the Greek Economic Crisis
How has the Crisis in Greece affected Angela Merkels reputation amongst the European public? Leon Fleddermann assesses how German prestige within the EU is holding up.
Jihadi John and the Roots of Islamism
Leon Fleddermann profiles the notorious Jihadi John, the face of ISIS, to explore how University graduates become islamic fanatics.