Tagged SYRIA WAR

The continuance of the war by other means

22/03/2016

by Bente Schneller Ten days ago, the eagerly awaited and arduously negotiated ceasefire could finally be established. Indeed, the agreement left room for several loop holes. ISIS, Jabhat al-Nusra and other g... Be More Curious...

Putin’s war in Syria is Chechnya revisited

Editorial

24/01/2016

Russia

by David Hearst Nearly four months into its intervention, Russia is an active combatant in the Syrian civil war. This is not just an assertion. It is borne out by casualty figures and the refugee flows. The S... Be More Curious...

Nato Should Not Risk a Wrong Turn Over Turkey—and Ukraine

Editorial

26/11/2015

Russia, The Opinion, Turkey

by François Godement It appears that, within 24 hours, two events have taken place that are a direct challenge to Russia. One is the sabotage of Ukraine’s energy link with Crimea. Although this act might not be considered the direct responsibility of the Ukra... Be More Curious...