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Items by Hussein Abdul Aziz
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What is behind the new tripartite platform for Syria?
It may seem natural for Russian diplomats to try to promote a new platform for Syria alongside Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has, after all, heard comforting words from Riyadh and Abu Dhabi on the necessity of political openness to the regime in Damascus and...
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The people of Syria are split in their support for Trump and Biden
US foreign policy does not change when presidents change, regardless of their party or personality. National interests alone normally determine policy. Ultimately, it is the institutions which govern, not the people in power. Nevertheless, presidents have some room to manoeuvre at home and abroad, which is important to allow...
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America’s tactic in Syria
For several months now, the Syrian issue has witnessed a political and military stalemate. The Idlib front has been the same since last September’s Sochi agreement between Russia and Turkey. Russia is unable to violate its terms, as this would affect several other issues, especially since Moscow seems to...
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What is this Israel-Iran tension leading to?
It does not matter whether or not the evidence revealed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the Iranian nuclear programme is true. The recent Israeli media reports quoting security and military sources saying that Iran is preparing to launch missile strikes against Israel via its loyal forces in...