Middle East
‘This ain’t gonna work’: How Russia pulled the plug on Assad
On the first anniversary of the Syrian regime's fall, Neil Partrick explains how a 50-year dynasty collapsed in a few short weeks
December 08, 2025
On the first anniversary of the Syrian regime's fall, Neil Partrick explains how a 50-year dynasty collapsed in a few short weeks
Matthew Whitaker came out swinging in defense of Trump's National Security Strategy at the Doha Forum
The debate is on about the renewal of the Development Finance Corporation and whether to tie international partnerships to Great Power Competition
Belgium is holding the line on using Russia's frozen assets for now, which leaves Europe obligated to keep the lights on and the war going
History tells us there are a wide range of solutions that transcend 'one side gets to have it, precisely so the other side can’t'
Efforts to leave the door ajar to Ukraine membership will kill any deal to end the war, which our transatlantic friends know quite well
