Why does Russia support Syria and Bashar al-Assad and how has Vladimir Putin reacted to the UK airstrikes?
How did Russia and Putin get involved in Syria? The Soviet Union first gained influence in Syria during the 1970s by supplying aid and arms….
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The Need for a New Diplomatic Approach in Syria
Over the last seven years of the Syrian Civil War, perhaps the one thing all sides in the conflict can at least nominally agree upon…
Ex-UK minister’s nephew arrested for joining YPG in Syria
The great nephew of a former British minister has been arrested on his return to the UK from Syria for his alleged involvement with the…
Iran, Turkey and Russia hope they’re all on same page
Thoughts about loyalty, commitment and honesty seem to be pricking the minds of officials involved in Syria peace talks: Turkey’s (few) shared sensibilities with the…
Fiscal strain hangs over Saudi Arabia’s transformation
During March, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince criss-crossed halls of power and corporate headquarters in the UK, the US and France, promoting the kingdom as an…
Armenia breaks ceasefire with Azerbaijan 95 times
Over the past 24 hours, Armenia’s armed forces have 95 times violated the ceasefire along the line of contact between Azerbaijani and Armenian troops, using…
Iran to Trump: Stay in nuclear deal or ‘face severe consequences
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on US President Donald Trump to uphold the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers, or “face severe consequences”. In a…
Armenia continues breaking ceasefire with Azerbaijan
Over the past 24 hours, Armenia’s armed forces have 104 times violated the ceasefire along the line of contact between Azerbaijani and Armenian troops, the…
Chemical weapons coverup suspected in Syria as inspectors remain blocked
BEIRUT — In the two weeks since the Syrian city of Douma was struck by a suspected chemical weapons attack, the area has had many visitors….
Armenia continues breaking ceasefire with Azerbaijan
Over the past 24 hours, Armenia’s armed forces have 102 times violated the ceasefire along the line of contact between Azerbaijani and Armenian troops, the…