24 Dec 2018

More Turkish troops to Syria border ahead of US pullout

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Turkey views the US-backed Kurdish fighters of the People’s Protection Units (YPG) as a ‘terrorist offshoot’ of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed threats to target Kurdish fighters Monday as he sent more troops … Read More
13 Aug 2018

Iran readjusts its Syria strategy amid Russia’s changing role

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As the Syrian government is now in full control of most parts of the war-torn country, the role of Iran, as a main ally of President Bashar al-Assad, appears to be undergoing significant change. On Aug. 1, the Russian president’s … Read More
14 Apr 2018

US-led strikes on Syria: A move with unpredictable consequences

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US, French and British strikes on Syria have been limited to attempting to deter chemical weapons use. The action may be ineffective and could provoke an asymmetrical response from Syria and its allies, experts say. The United States and its … Read More