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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi
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Translator and historian working with a variety of languages (Arabic, English, Latin, Spanish, Old English, German among others).
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · 5d
First academic journal review of my translation & study of the medieval text Fath al-Andalus(The Conquest of al-Andalus) is out,& it's mostly positive,particularly about how it presents a clear & readable translation from a difficult original www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
The Conquest of al-Andalus. A Translation of Fatḥ al-Andalus (Routledge Medieval Translations)
Published in Al-Masāq: Journal of the Medieval Mediterranean (Ahead of Print, 2025)
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · 6d
My latest: my visit to the Najaf office of the Badr Organisation (one of Iraq's major pro-Iranian factions), discussing the group's outlook on Iraq and the wider region, including the question of relations with the new Syrian government www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/a-visit-to...
A Visit to the Badr Organisation's Najaf Branch
Iraq is gearing up for parliamentary elections next month, and among the parties that primarily gain votes from the country’s Twelver Shia community, the Badr Organisation is undoubtedly one of the mo...
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · 5d
First academic journal review of my translation & study of the medieval text Fath al-Andalus(The Conquest of al-Andalus) is out,& it's mostly positive,particularly about how it presents a clear & readable translation from a difficult original www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
The Conquest of al-Andalus. A Translation of Fatḥ al-Andalus (Routledge Medieval Translations)
Published in Al-Masāq: Journal of the Medieval Mediterranean (Ahead of Print, 2025)
www.tandfonline.com
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · 6d
My latest: my visit to the Najaf office of the Badr Organisation (one of Iraq's major pro-Iranian factions), discussing the group's outlook on Iraq and the wider region, including the question of relations with the new Syrian government www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/a-visit-to...
A Visit to the Badr Organisation's Najaf Branch
Iraq is gearing up for parliamentary elections next month, and among the parties that primarily gain votes from the country’s Twelver Shia community, the Badr Organisation is undoubtedly one of the mo...
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · 12d
My latest: a look inside a villa in Aleppo countryside that appears to have been used as a base by an Iranian-linked militia during the war in Syria. I stumbled upon it while driving & the graffiti still remains. Took photos for historical documentation www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/inside-an-...
Inside an Iranian-Linked Militia Base in Aleppo Countryside
Back in the summer, while driving one afternoon on a countryside route not too far from my home as part of a trip to the waterfalls of Handarat and the Handarat Palestinian refugee camp in Aleppo prov...
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · 6d
My latest: my visit to the Najaf office of the Badr Organisation (one of Iraq's major pro-Iranian factions), discussing the group's outlook on Iraq and the wider region, including the question of relations with the new Syrian government www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/a-visit-to...
A Visit to the Badr Organisation's Najaf Branch
Iraq is gearing up for parliamentary elections next month, and among the parties that primarily gain votes from the country’s Twelver Shia community, the Badr Organisation is undoubtedly one of the mo...
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · 7d
New interview with Quwat Fursan Hamza, one of the constituent factions of the Druze 'National Guard' initiative backed by Hikmat al-Hijri. It has recently rebranded as 'Battalion 501- Special Assignments' of the National Guard www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/druze-fact...
Druze Factions in al-Suwayda' after the National Guard Merger: Interview with a Constituent Group
Since late August, virtually all Druze armed factions in the southern Syrian province of al-Suwayda’ have merged into the ‘National Guard’ initiative that is endorsed by Hikmat al-Hijri (one of the th...
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · 12d
My latest: a look inside a villa in Aleppo countryside that appears to have been used as a base by an Iranian-linked militia during the war in Syria. I stumbled upon it while driving & the graffiti still remains. Took photos for historical documentation www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/inside-an-...
Inside an Iranian-Linked Militia Base in Aleppo Countryside
Back in the summer, while driving one afternoon on a countryside route not too far from my home as part of a trip to the waterfalls of Handarat and the Handarat Palestinian refugee camp in Aleppo prov...
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · 15d
Check out my latest translation project: Paul the Deacon's Roman History, starting w/book one (Rome's origins, first kings, & first sack of Rome). Paul was 8th century monk of Lombard origin & wrote a very readable Roman history www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/paul-the-d...
Paul the Deacon's Roman History (Book One)
From Rome's origins to the first sack of Rome
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · 15d
Check out my latest translation project: Paul the Deacon's Roman History, starting w/book one (Rome's origins, first kings, & first sack of Rome). Paul was 8th century monk of Lombard origin & wrote a very readable Roman history www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/paul-the-d...
Paul the Deacon's Roman History (Book One)
From Rome's origins to the first sack of Rome
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Sam Ottewill-Soulsby @samottewillsoulsby.bsky.social · 16d
An interesting new blog series by @ajaltamimi.bsky.social translating the Roman History of Paul the Deacon. #medievalsky

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Paul the Deacon's Roman History (Book One)
From Rome's origins to the first sack of Rome
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · 20d
If you're curious what ever happened to the pro-Assad, Russian-backed 'Homeland Shield' militia on the Syria-Lebanon borders, I recently interviewed its Lebanese leader, discussing problems that arose & the situation in Syria & Lebanon after Assad's fall www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/syria-and-...
Syria and Lebanon After Assad's Fall
Interview with a Former Lebanese Commander of a Pro-Assad Militia
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Julien Barnes-Dacey @jbdacey.bsky.social · 23d
“identification with the Syrian state is at its lowest point…the consolidation of over 35 Druze armed factions…a de facto autonomous zone across central, southern & eastern Suwayda” - @ajaltamimi.bsky.social on hardening anti-Damascus Druze positioning www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/the-druze-...
The Druze 'National Guard' in Southern Syria
I am happy to share my latest article for ‘Syria in Transition’ on the ‘National Guard’ initiative in the primarily Druze province of al-Suwayda’ in southern Syria.
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · 20d
If you're curious what ever happened to the pro-Assad, Russian-backed 'Homeland Shield' militia on the Syria-Lebanon borders, I recently interviewed its Lebanese leader, discussing problems that arose & the situation in Syria & Lebanon after Assad's fall www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/syria-and-...
Syria and Lebanon After Assad's Fall
Interview with a Former Lebanese Commander of a Pro-Assad Militia
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Alexander McKeever @akmckeever.bsky.social · 25d
@ajaltamimi.bsky.social for Syria in Transition on the National Guard alliance in Suwayda and its inclusion of former regime figures

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Sam Heller | سام هيلر @abujamajem.com · 25d
@ajaltamimi.bsky.social for @syriatransition.bsky.social on Suweida's "National Guard" and how the Syrian interim government's attack on the governorate in July consolidated local support for a Hijri-led anti-Damascus posture: www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/the-druze-...
The Druze 'National Guard' in Southern Syria
I am happy to share my latest article for ‘Syria in Transition’ on the ‘National Guard’ initiative in the primarily Druze province of al-Suwayda’ in southern Syria.
www.aymennaltamimi.com
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · Sep 7
My latest published interview: with a person who served in the Iranian-backed 313 Force and was subsequently transferred to the regular army under the Assad regime. He describes his experiences and how he views the current situation in Syria

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A Veteran of the '313 Force' in Syria: Interview
In addition to Liwa al-Baqir, the ‘313 Force’ was one of the better known Iranian-backed formations in Syria.
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · Sep 7
My latest published interview: with a person who served in the Iranian-backed 313 Force and was subsequently transferred to the regular army under the Assad regime. He describes his experiences and how he views the current situation in Syria

www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/a-veteran-...
A Veteran of the '313 Force' in Syria: Interview
In addition to Liwa al-Baqir, the ‘313 Force’ was one of the better known Iranian-backed formations in Syria.
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · Sep 2
Apologies for hiatus in writing, but I am back now. An in-depth interview with a local in the al-Qunaytra locality of Kudna near the border with the Golan, recounting his recent experiences w/Israelis, their 'carrot-and-stick' approach, & local sentiment www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/interactio...
Interactions with the Israelis in Southern Syria: Interview with a Local in al-Qunaytra
Following on from an interview conducted with a source in the al-Qunaytra locality of al-Rafid that lies on the border with the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, I present here another interview with ...
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · Sep 2
Apologies for hiatus in writing, but I am back now. An in-depth interview with a local in the al-Qunaytra locality of Kudna near the border with the Golan, recounting his recent experiences w/Israelis, their 'carrot-and-stick' approach, & local sentiment www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/interactio...
Interactions with the Israelis in Southern Syria: Interview with a Local in al-Qunaytra
Following on from an interview conducted with a source in the al-Qunaytra locality of al-Rafid that lies on the border with the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, I present here another interview with ...
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Alexander McKeever @akmckeever.bsky.social · Aug 24
Allegations of misinformation are a political (or de-politicizing) cudgel currently used by both the Syrian government and pro-government commentators to mask violence carried out in its name

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Syria: The Misplaced Focus on 'Misinformation'
A talking point that has been promoted by the Syrian government on more than one occasion is that the government is being subject to a massive disinformation and defamation campaign.
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Sam Heller | سام هيلر @abujamajem.com · Aug 25
@ajaltamimi.bsky.social on the "misinformation" non sequitur, as real violence against minority Syrians continues: www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/syria-the-...
Syria: The Misplaced Focus on 'Misinformation'
A talking point that has been promoted by the Syrian government on more than one occasion is that the government is being subject to a massive disinformation and defamation campaign.
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · Aug 23
New post: translation and overview of the statement by various al-Suwayda' Druze factions announcing their merger into the 'National Guard' initiative declaring loyalty to spiritual leader Hikmat al-Hijri www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/syrian-dru...
Syrian Druze Factions Merger Statement
The 'National Guard' Initiative
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · Aug 15
I've written a tribute to my friend Abd al-Majid Sharif, who was from Druze village of Kaftin & long opposed to Assad regime prior to the revolution. He always stood up for his principles & was willing to speak out. Voices like his are more needed than ever www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/in-memoria...
In Memoriam: Abd al-Majid Sharif
A true free Syrian voice
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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi @ajaltamimi.bsky.social · Aug 13
New post: Harakat Rijal al-Karama's spokesman on events in al-Suwayda' a month on. He laments the implantation of sectarian division at the expense of national belonging and speculates on the possibility of an internationally-brokered partition of Syria www.aymennaltamimi.com/p/harakat-ri...
Harakat Rijal al-Karama's Spokesman on Events in al-Suwayda' a Month Later
It has now been around a month since the beginning of the clashes in al-Suwayda’ between pro-government forces and local Druze factions that attracted global attention and have so far proven to be dis...
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