“Vladimir Putin’s decision to pull much of his forces and air power out of Syria took the world by surprise. But it really should not
Tag: Syria
Strength in Weakness: The Syrian Army’s Accidental Resilience -Carnegie
An excellent article on the durability of the Syrian military. It provides a detailed analysis of the way the military was used as part of
Why the Syrian cease-fire probably won’t work -Washington Post
“Syrian opposition groups cautiously welcomed the deal reached by world powers at a meeting in Munich on Thursday but said they were concerned that it
US’ Syria Policy ‘Paralyzed’ by Rhetoric that Assad Must Go, Says Hagel -Atlantic Council
Agree or disagree, this is a pretty good example of a realist approach to US foreign policy and the situation in Syria. It is not
Can FSA get back on its feet after Russian intervention? -al Monitor
The Free Syrian Army (FSA) was one of the original anti-Assad militias in the uprising. Because it is considered the most ‘moderate’ and most secular
All ISIS, All The Time -Financial Times
At the risk of overkill, I am posting these articles from the Financial Times because they provide a bit more detail about the functioning of
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