Strategic Lessons from the Syrian Crisis: A Mirror for the Middle East in Transition
By Navid Kamali , Senior Expert in Strategic Affairs and Foreign Policy
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Trading Khashoggi for Syria: US withdrawal and Turkey's policy towards Kurds
Interview with Paul Pillar.
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Syria Partition: The 'Next Phase' of US Campaign
US appears to be on its way to a new destabilization campaign cloaked as a victory march out of Syria, resembling George W. Bush's 2003 "mission accomplished" aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Kaveh L. Afrasiabi.
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A Year of Renewed Cooperation: 2019 and the new prospect of Tehran-Ankara relations
Rahman Ghahremanpour believes that Iran and Turkey will move towards further settlement of differences and development of economic ties in the light of regional and international developments.
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Will Russians Walk Out on Iran in Syria?
Iran will not be double-crossed by Russia in Syria, but it should also not anticipate a full-blown support from Kremlin. By Shoaib Bahman.
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Saudi Arabia and Turkey May Be Ready to Mend Fences with Tehran
An unprecedented visit to Turkey by Iran’s Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces is viewed as a remarkable sign that the two countries have reached common ground on some sensitive issues.
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Washington’s Plans to Remove Assad from Power Is Off Table - But for Now
Former Iranian diplomat and ambassador to Jordan Nosratollah Tajik casts doubts on the perception that US is not after the elimination of Bashar al-Assad.
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Has the Syrian War Come to Its End?
By Ali Moujani, cultural attache in Iran’s embassy in Germany.
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US Strike on Syrian Airbase through Lens of Iranian Media
US strike on a military airfield in Syria, in response to the Syrian government’s alleged use of chemical weapons, has sparked analyses in Persian media outlets.
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Russia Has Taken Syria as Hostage to Get Concessions from West
For Moscow, Damascus is a card it could use to extract concessions from the West and get rid of sanctions. By Ali Bigdeli.
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What Is on Rouhani’s Agenda in His Visit to Moscow?
Iran’s president visits Moscow at a juncture where bilateral ties are of utmost importance for both countries. By Hossein Malaek, Iran’s former ambassador to China.
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Why Iran Is an Unexpendable Force in Syria?
For Moscow, it would be hard to find a reliable alternative for Iran’s combat-hardened ground forces.
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Syria Peace Talks to Kick Off in Astana Amid Tehran’s Concerns
Iran has seen Astana talks as a potential prelude to the resolution of the Syrian crisis, but some observers are warning that it might not go as Iran wishes.
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Is Iran Getting the Short End of the Stick in the Syrian Crisis?
Will Tehran be marginalized in its partnership with Ankara and Moscow, or it can take advantage of the new dynamics created by Turkey’s involvement?
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The Significance of Walid Muallem’s Recent Tehran Visit
In a blog post published on Khabar Online, foreign policy expert Hassan Lasjerdi discusses recent developments in Syria, expressing hope that coordination between key players could pave the way for a final solution to the crisis.
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Situation Report: Latest developments in Syria
Iran’s former ambassador to Damascus Mohammadreza Raouf Sheibani argues that influential players in Syria are now more optimistic about a solution to the crisis after the liberation of Aleppo.
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Farewell Thee Bittersweet 2016!
The year 2016 was one of bittersweet developments for Iran. Here is a short recap.
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"View Turkey with Distrust" Advises Conservative News Agency to Russia
In an article written by Vahid Samadi, Fars News Agency calls on Russia to adopt resistance in Syria.
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Assad’s Aleppo Win Through the Lens of Iranian Media
The Syrian army’s recapture of Aleppo is viewed as a turning point in the Syrian crisis that could strengthen the position of the Resistance front, hence Bashar al-Assad’s government.
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Iran Has Relieved Syria’s Economic Woes Says Bashar Assad
In lengthy interview with an Iranian diplomacy quarterly, Syrian president explains the five-year crisis in his country, and Iran’s role in supporting his government.
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Jarabulus Operation and Ankara’s Master Plans
Why has the Turkish Army entered Syrian territory at this point?
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