What happened and how will these incidents impact the ongoing fighting in Syria?
detailsAs the Iraqi Kurds reach out to Russia, the Kremlins sway over their politics and energy resources is growing.
detailsA regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
detailsHere is what the United States should do about it.
detailsThe Cold War lasted four decades, in many ways both beginning and ending in Berlin
detailsCivil war is over and an entirely new one has started, with the United States at the center of it
detailsTrump expressed his admiration for Putin well before the election, and, it seems, fantasized about meeting him
detailsDemocrats quickly accused the Russians of materially helping Trump win the election, although no evidence of such a thing has come forth
detailsThe simplest explanation for Donald Trump’s new positions on everything from Syria to interest rates? Ignorance.
detailsVenezuela is in dire economic straits at the moment
detailsRussia and Iran are currently engaged in unprecedented cooperation
detailsThe apparent killer was a Turkish policeman angry about Russian atrocities in Syria
detailsMoscow helped ensure that the only candidate who will be friendly to Russia has gained office
detailsAmerica’s ceasefire deal with Russia never stood a chance
detailsOil has lost more than 70 per cent of its value in 18 months
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