Ukraine is Assad’s New Dilemma
yria is the only Arab state to support Russia’s recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk as “independent” republics and its invasion of Ukraine.
The Urge to Kill to Survive: Russia’s Imperialist Expansionism Explained
First, Russia does not hesitate to intervene militarily and support a pro-Russian regime through political and military means, such as the case of Syria.
Selective Solidarity with War Victims: Ukrainian and Palestinian Refugees
Europe didn’t show the same excitement for the war in Syria or in Yemen.
Russia’s War in Ukraine and the Global Struggle for Power
For example, one can focus on the human rights aspect and, in this context, on how much Russia's previous war tactics in Chechnya and Syria have come to the fore in Ukraine.
Iran’s Proxies in the Middle East: A Halted Transition to Politics?
” To these Iranian proxies, the presence of Iran’s militias in Syria must also be added.
Stability, Resilience and Chaos in the New World Order
In other words, the pandemic could not prevent conflicts across the globe, like those in Syria and Libya, while its consequences can devastate the order of the international political system.
What Role Can Turkey Play Between Russia and Ukraine in Antalya?
Cuba, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, and finally Syria have been theaters of this struggle.
Turkey and Israel: A Marriage of Convenience and Necessity?
Although it is too early to talk about an “alliance formation” between Turkey and Israel, Iranian expansion across the Middle East and its capacity to inflict damage on other regional actors from the Persian Gulf to Israel and from Yemen to Syria makes it a common source of concern for both Turkey and Israel.
Anti-War Protests in Russia: Do Putin and Russians Think the Same?
Read: Comparing Russian Military Interventions in Syria and Ukraine Is MisguidedBehind the 2014 public demonstrations, there were mainly economic reasons and mistrust against the authorities.
The Montreux Convention and the Russia-Ukraine War
Read: Comparing Russian Military Interventions in Syria and Ukraine Is Misguided
Russia’s military attack on Ukraine and the Montreux Convention
In order for the provisions of the Montreux Convention to go into effect, especially for Turkey to start using its powers and responsibilities, a “war” situation must exist.
The GCC States’ Russian Dilemma
“Moscow has increasingly embedded itself in the Middle East region, in Syria, Libya and through OPEC+ so that none of the GCC states wants to spoil the relations with Russia,” said Nikolay Kozhanov, associate professor at Qatar University’s Gulf Studies Program, to Politics Today.
Despite Peace in the Gulf, Qatar and the UAE Still Compete
Likewise, Qatari newspapers published the visit of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the foreign minister of the UAE, the first Emirati official to visit Damascus since 2011, to discuss “new horizons” by referring to the Syrian civil war as a brutal and multifaceted war that has killed innocent civilians.
Latin America: A New Sphere of Russian Influence?
This power struggle has shown one of its ugliest faces in Syria and now is showing itself in Eastern Europe with the Russia-Ukraine war.
Iran’s Bitter Choice and the Russia-Ukraine War
Iran, which cooperates with Russia on many issues, especially Syria, has calculated that opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will get it in trouble.
What French Presidential Election Means for French Muslims and Turkey
More specifically the tensions in Libya, Syria, and the Eastern Mediterranean, where the concerned parties are in direct confrontation, are likely to remain.
Russia-Ukraine War: Why India, Israel, and Pakistan Have Chosen Silence
This reference to Israel's takeover of the Golan Heights from Syria 55 years ago signaled to Israeli officials that the time had come to get off the fence.
Maltreatment of Non-White Refugees from Ukraine Should Cause Outrage
A popular trending hashtag on Twitter has been sharing the worries of Africans leaving Ukraine under the hashtag #AfricansInUkraine.
Stealing Innocence: The Theft of Refugee Children in Sweden
In fact, on October 16, 2021, Swedish TV Channel aired a segment on the sexual abuse of Syrian refugee children, including instances of rape of children by their Swedish legal guardian.
Turkey-Saudi Normalization: A Larger Regional Bloc at the Door?
A Saudi-Turkish political alignment has a potential to give Ankara considerable regional weight in settling three hotspot files: Syria, the Eastern Mediterranean, and Egypt.
What Does the Current Ukraine Crisis Mean for Stockholm?
New-generation leaders of both social democrats and center right-wing moderates have confronted such problems as the West continued to make geopolitical and military mistakes in Iraq, Syria, Libya, Afghanistan, and elsewhere around the Mediterranean and the Near East.
