Tag: Middle East & Central Asia
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Germany Warns Turkey against Attacking Kurds in Syria, Citing Broader Security Risks
Germany has issued a strong warning to Turkey regarding the potential consequences of targeting Kurdish forces in Syria amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock emphasized that such actions could destabilize the region and empower extremist groups, particularly the so-called Islamic State (IS). Speaking on Germany’s Deutschlandfunk public…
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Syria’s First Major Diplomatic Engagements Following Leadership Change
Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has initiated a series of high-profile diplomatic meetings aimed at fostering regional cooperation and advancing reconstruction efforts following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad earlier this month. These developments signal a major shift in Syria’s regional and international relations, with several Arab and neighboring nations expressing…
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High-Stakes Battle for Influence in a Post-Assad Middle East
[Ali Mohammed Al-Jaber, Shongjog columnist] The recent Op-Ed article published in the Oped Column Syndication provides a compelling analysis of the complex geopolitical dynamics following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. This commentary aims to very briefly discuss the points that risk analyst and columnist Bahauddin Foizee, author of…
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Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Flees to Moscow
In a dramatic turn of events, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow on Sunday, seeking refuge in Russia hours after a stunning rebel advance that saw Syrian insurgents seize control of the capital, Damascus, and bring an end to the Assad family’s 50-year rule over the country. Russian…
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International Reactions to Fall of Bashar al-Assad
In a dramatic and historic turn of events, Syrian opposition fighters have announced that Syria has been “liberated” following their successful storming of Damascus. The opposition claimed that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the capital city to an undisclosed location, bringing an end to more than 50 years of Assad…
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Syrian Rebels Oust Assad, Ending Decades of Autocratic Rule
In a seismic shift that marks the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s family rule, Syrian rebels declared on Sunday that they had seized control of Damascus, forcing the embattled leader to flee the capital. This historic moment brings hope for ending more than 13 years of civil war that has…
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