Middle East
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.
July 28, 2023
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Middle East
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.
May 09, 2023
Middle East
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.
May 03, 2023
Middle East
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.
April 07, 2023
Middle East
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.
March 24, 2023
Middle East
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.
March 21, 2023
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