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Moscow and Washington shadowboxing in the skies over Syria
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Moscow and Washington shadowboxing in the skies over Syria

Tensions related to the war in Ukraine are resulting in actual physical altercations on another battlefront thousands of miles away.

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What does the outcome of Turkey elections mean for Syria? A lot.

Bad blood continues to boil between Assad and Erdogan, with the latter not as eager as other Muslim states to pursue a detente.

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Assad plays a strong hand in diplomatic poker with Arab neighbors

As part of talks this week, regional leaders signed a joint declaration that would eventually toss US and Kurdish militaries out of the country.

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US should encourage Arab, Turkish normalization with Syria

It’s time to recognize that sanctions have failed and that a more realistic policy could yield real benefits and reduce escalatory risks.

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Update: Tit-for-tat attack after US launches airstrikes in Syria

This comes within days of failed attempts by lawmakers to strip the White House of blanket authorities and to bring American troops home.

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Arab plan for Syria puts US and Europe in a bind

But it could give the West a chance to strike a balance between lofty moral principles and the less savory contingencies of realpolitik.