Russia, Seeking to Salvage Military Bases, Goes Hat in Hand to Syria
The arrival of the first top Russian diplomat in Damascus since Bashar al-Assad’s fall kicks off negotiations over the fate ...
Syrian Civil War: What led to the fall of the regime
In the words of Axios ‘ news director, the Syrian Civil War “changed everything,” leading to the climax of the Global War on ...
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Will Iran and Russia’s Growing Partnership Go Nuclear?
NICOLE GRAJEWSKI is a Fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and an Associate with the Project on Managing the Atom at the Harvard Kennedy School. She ...
Syria's interim president visits Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran
Syria's interim president made his first trip abroad Sunday, traveling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal ...
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From Moscow to Tehran: the ripple effects of Syria’s collapse
Iran and Russia signed a 20-year strategic partnership treaty. It outlines significant economic and military cooperation.
Why Iran’s Regime Is Looking Even Shakier
The regime is grappling with the collapse of its regional "Axis of Resistance" and mounting economic troubles at home.
For Generations, Russia Was Syria’s Main Arms Supplier, That May Be Over
It already appears evident that the days of Russia serving as its leading arms supplier have come to an ignominious end.
Iran Adds Russian-Made Sukhoi-35 Fighter Jets To Its Combat Air Fleet
Amid Western concerns about Tehran and Moscow's growing military cooperation, Iran said it has purchased Russian-made ...
A new Syrian government struggles to reset its corrupt, besieged economy
With Syria's corruption-ridden economy in shambles after the overthrow of Bashar Assad, the caretaker government’s priority ...
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Syria’s interim president heads to Saudi Arabia on first diplomatic trip
In what is likely a signal to Iran, former rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Riyadh in bid to rebuild ties with Gulf giant ...
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Expert Q&A: Understanding the New Russia-Iran “Strategic Partnership”
Kolbe said this deal was largely a case of “form over substance,” and noted the timing of the announcement – coming on the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration and soon after the fall of Russia and Iran ...
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Syria’s interim president visits Saudi Arabian ruler
Syria’s interim president made his first trip abroad Sunday, traveling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal Damascus’ shift away from Iran as its main region ...