What’s The Future Of Russia’s Bases In Syria? By Andrew Korybko Lavrov suggested that they could facilitate the dispatch of aid to Africa, but it’s also possible that they might host complex military-diplomatic talks between all stakeholders in Syria while also… Read More ›
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Is “Balkanization” Back In The Cards For Syria?
Is “Balkanization” Back In The Cards For Syria? By Andrew Korybko The situation remains very combustible and could easily explode at the slightest spark. Russia and the US rarely agree on much, but their top diplomats just sounded the alarm about… Read More ›
Interpreting Putin’s Remarks On Syria, Israel, And Turkiye
Interpreting Putin’s Remarks On Syria, Israel, And Turkiye By Andrew Korybko His pragmatic hedging preserves Russia’s national interests and even stands a chance at advancing them in the new regional reality. Putin commented on Syria’s regime change during his annual Q&A session on Thursday. According… Read More ›
“Greater Israel” Plan: The Real Reason Behind Israel’s “Shock And Awe” Campaign In Syria
“Greater Israel” Plan: The Real Reason Behind Israel’s “Shock And Awe” Campaign In Syria By Andrew Korybko A confluence of interests explains its actions, but these same actions also have some unintended consequences. Israel carried out one of the largest attack operations in… Read More ›
What’s Publicly Financed Russian Media Saying About Syria’s Regime Change?
What’s Publicly Financed Russian Media Saying About Syria’s Regime Change? By Andrew Korybko It appears as though the Kremlin signalled to those outlets within its “sphere of influence” to withhold publishing worst-case scenario forecasts for now while their country’s diplomats try… Read More ›
Syria Falls To ‘Rebels’: The US, Israel, And Turkiye Triumph, For Now
Syria Falls To ‘Rebels’: The US, Israel, And Turkiye Triumph, For Now By Uriel Araujo After combating terrorism and rebel groups for over twelve years, the former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the capital of Damascus with his family on December… Read More ›
Here’s What Has To Happen To Prevent Post-Assad Syria From Collapsing
Here’s What Has To Happen To Prevent Post-Assad Syria From Collapsing By Andrew Korybko Post-Assad Syria is on the brink of all-out collapse that could turn it into the world’s largest hotbed of terrorism if this process isn’t soon averted. The… Read More ›
This Weekend’s Astana Summit Is Likely The Last Chance For A Political Solution In Syria
This Weekend’s Astana Summit Is Likely The Last Chance For A Political Solution In Syria By Andrew Korybko If he declines to cut a deal, then Russia might punish him by not letting him live out the rest of his days… Read More ›