The Atlantic | Syria's War Has Never Been More International The Atlantic Consider the stunning events that have occurred in the last three weeks alone: Last month, Turkey, with Russian approval, launched a military offensive in northwestern Syria against Kurdish fighters it views as terrorists and America views as ... Syria Is the New Afghanistan Iran Tells US to Get Out of Syria as World Powers Turn Against Each Other A dangerous subplot is taking place in Syria |
The Guardian | Fifteen Russian security staff killed in Syria explosion The Guardian The incident happened at the company's weapons storage facility at Tabiya Jazira in the northeastern province of Deir Ezzor, said the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Observatory directory Rami Abdel Rahman said the company in ... Fifteen Russian contractors killed in Syria explosion: human rights monitor |
Brookings Institution (blog) | The new geopolitics of Turkey, Syria, and the West Brookings Institution (blog) As the turmoil in Syria enters its seventh year, its adverse geopolitical consequences stretch far beyond the Middle East. Developments in Syria have affected Turkey, too, before the Arab Spring, Turkey was a rising star in its neighborhood but has ... |
BBC News | Syria war: First aid delivery in months reaches Eastern Ghouta - BBC BBC News The Eastern Ghouta gets its first aid delivery in months, but agencies say it is not enough. Elusive aid reaches Syria's besieged Eastern Ghouta Aid convoy reaches besieged suburb of Ghouta, Syria Small aid convoy reaches besieged Syrian zone – UN |
NPR | 'Dozens' Of Russian Mercenaries Reportedly Killed In US Airstrikes In Syria NPR The Conflict Intelligence Team, a group of respected Russian online researchers, was quoted by The Moscow Times as saying it had found at least three tweets announcing the deaths of Russian mercenaries in Syria on the day of the airstrike. "It is ... Should Russia mourn countrymen lost in Syria? The Kremlin pleads ignorance. Pentagon defends airstrike that reportedly killed 'dozens' of Russian mercenaries in Syria Several Russians killed in US airstrikes in Syria, friends say |
CBC.ca | UN mediator warns of increasing violence in Syria CBC.ca "What we are seeing in Syria today not only imperils the de-escalation arrangements and regional stability, it also undermines the efforts for a political solution. Yet we will not be deterred from pursuing the Geneva process, which is the only ... UN envoy: This time in Syria is dangerous, violent, worrying UN envoy: Dangerous, violent, worrying moment in Syria Russia Clashes With US at UN Over Escalating Violence in Syria |
Knoe.com | Syria says it has no chemical weapons Knoe.com Syria's Deputy Foreign Minister says allegations that Syria is using chemical weapons are an attempt to "justify hostile acts." Faisal Mekdad denied Wednesday in comments published on the state news agency that his country possesses any chemical ... France says Syria red line only crossed if gas attacks 'lethal': minister Syria denies having chemical weapons after Macron threat Syrian government denies possession of chemical weapons |
Voice of America | The many conflicts in Syria The Hindu Last year, after the regime forces made advances against the rebels, and the Islamic State was defeated, the Syrian civil war seemed to be winding down. However, the crisis is escalating with the regime beginning a new phase of the war in Idlib ... Turkey Poll Shows Strong Support for Ankara's Military Operations in Syria Erdogan slams US 'support for Kurdish YPG fighters' | Turkey News ... Turkey to bolster fight in Syria with new armored vehicles, helicopters |
Los Angeles Times | Tangled fight in Syria poses new dangers to US Los Angeles Times U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson answers a journalist's question during a news conference in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on Tuesday. Members of a U.S.-led coalition fighting against Islamic State met at Kuwait's Bayan Palace. (Associated Press). With U.S ... |
Financial Times | Iran faces uphill battle to profit from its role in Syria war Financial Times It has poured billions of dollars and hundreds of lives into bolstering President Bashar al-Assad's government. Yet Iran may struggle for a return on its investment in Syria. On paper, the Iranian government and entities linked to the Iranian ... New fronts emerge in Syria as Assad, allies push for victory Syria's War Is Fueling Three More Conflicts Iran and Israel face off in Syria, as if it wasn't complicated enough |