Risks of de-escalation zones
A part of the Syrian territory is already under control of external actors
Bashar Assad
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Will Syria be separated?
Perhaps there will be a confederalization of Syria
Ali Fathollah-Nejad: "One can speak only about tactical partnership of Russia, Iran and Turkey"
Expert of the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) on Iran on the alliance of Moscow, Ankara and Tehran on Syria
US agree to leave Assad in power - media
The White House has introduced a new strategy on Syria, which leaves Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in power and implies that the cooperation between Moscow and Washington on this matter will be expanded, the Daily Beast …
Cooperation with Russia Could Be the Right Step Toward Peace in Syria
Spurning Russians in Syria would keep this country at the flashpoint
Tillerson ready to let Russia decide Assad’s fate
Syria’s government, backed by Russia and Iran, is emerging as the likely political victor in the country’s six year long civil war
Assad appears on new Syrian currency
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has appeared on the Syrian currency for the first time, his portrait printed on a new 2,000-pound banknote that went into circulation on Sunday. Central bank governor Duraid …
US warns Russia about preparations by Syria for chemical attack
Hours before the White House issued a warning to Syrian President Bashar Assad against launching another chemical assault, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson gave the same message to Russia, The Daily Beast has …
Trump's Red Lines in Syria
The United States has moved its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) into southern Syria for the first time
Syrian President Assad visits Russian Aerospace Forces base Khmeymim
Syrian President Bashar Assad visited the Russian Aerospace Forces' base Khmeymim in the Syrian province of Latakia, Sputnik reports. Russian Chief of General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov met …
Jordan’s smart Syria strategy
Jordan has played a smarter hand than most of Syria's neighbours
The U.S. and Iran are headed for a collision in Syria
It’s unclear whether U.S. policy is ready for such an outcome
US-led coalition’s jet downs Syrian warplane
A US Navy fighter jet shot down a Syrian warplane after the Syrian jet dropped bombs near Syrian Democratic Force (SDF) fighters on Sunday, the US military said in a statement.
US must avoid a war with Iran in eastern Syria
Some in Washington hope the US can cut off Iran’s regional influence in eastern Syria, but that’s a recipe for endless war.
Govhar Bakhshaliyeva: 'Arab Spring' turned into 'Arab Winter'
"The Arab Spring" has been replaced by the "Arab Winter" over the past years, director of the Oriental Studies Institute of Azerbaijan's National Academy of Sciences, Govhar Bakhshaliyeva, said in an …
Assad condemns terrorist attacks in Tehran
Syrian President Bashar Assad has condemned the twin terrorist attacks in Tehran, vowing the Iran and Syria would emerge victorious in their fight against terrorism. The Syrian president spoke to his Iranian counterpart …
I'm sure worst of crisis is behind us, says Syria's Assad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has hailed continued victories by the army forces and allies against militants across the country, saying his government has weathered the worst part of the conflict and is now moving in the right direction, …
Slutsky: US Sanctions on Assad allies to hinder Syrian government
The latest US bill on sanctions against the Syrian government and its foreign allies, including Russia and Iran, only serves as an obstacle to the fight against terrorism and peace process in Syria, the chairman of the Russian State Duma …
Will US punish Russia and Iran over Syria?
The US House of Representatives passed legislation to impose sanctions against foreign backers serving as resources to the Syrian government of President Bashar Assad and supports its alleged human rights abuses. …
Geneva process revolves around dead-end demand
Syria talks open overshadowed by rival track, rebel losses
