Fall of Aleppo deals blow to Russia's Middle East clout, may indirectly strengthen Ukraine's hand
The shock capture of Aleppo by Syrian forces opposed to Bashar al-Assad in recent days has dealt a humiliating blow to the ...
Daniel DePetris: After rebels retake Aleppo, is Bashar Assad on his way out?
Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, otherwise known as Bashar Assad’s lifeline in Syria, have bigger fish to fry at the moment.
The Fall of Aleppo Was Oddly Familiar
Syria, like Iraq, allowed itself to become a tool of Iran, and therefore never developed a competent state.
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Syrian Rebels’ Advance Prompts Russia To Retreat From Its Mediterranean Naval Base
President Putin’s fledgling Mediterranean flotilla may have to retreat to ports in Libya and Algeria or to the Baltic.
Why the Syrian conflict is so important for Russia and Iran
Syria holds strategic importance for Moscow and Tehran, which have both bolstered Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime at ...
US-backed group fights Syrian army as reignited conflict spreads
Fighters from a U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led coalition battled Syrian government forces in northeastern Syria early on Tuesday, ...
Russia, US Clash at UN Over Escalation in Syria Fighting
Russia and the United States clashed at the United Nations on Tuesday, accusing each other of supporting terrorism during a ...