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Gregory Aftandilian

  • Senior Professorial Lecturer, American University
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How Drone Warfare Prolongs Conflicts in South-West Asia and North Africa

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By Gregory Aftandilian
| Arab Center Washington DC
Drone warfare in South-West Asia and North Africa has expanded dramatically in recent years. For many belligerents, drones have become the weapon of choice, not only because they are relatively inexpensive, hit targets with precision, and can terrorize troops and civilians, but also because they can shift power dynamics, giving the weaker party the ability to outlast the stronger one.
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The Armenian American community during World War II: Patriotism amid anxieties

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By Gregory Aftandilian
| The Armenian Weekly Verified
Flag of the United States of America. Editor’s note: This article appeared in the Armenian Weekly’s March 2026 special magazine issue, “America at 250: An Armenian American Retrospective,” guest edited by former Weekly editor Dr. Khatchig Mouradian and dedicated to the 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence and the history of Armenian American life.
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Oman and the Iran War: Neutrality Under Strain

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By Gregory Aftandilian
| Arab Center Washington DC
Oman has been thrust back into the diplomatic spotlight. On May 27, 2026, US President Donald Trump told reporters that Oman, a Gulf state that has maintained its neutrality in the ongoing Iran war, would have to “behave” or the United States would “blow ‘em up.” The remark may have simply been a throwaway line, but it exposed real tensions between Washington and Muscat over the Strait of Hormuz, Oman’s relations with Iran, and the limits of Omani neutrality.
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