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Tag: Bashar al Assad

Evading Accountability: Russia’s Wagner Group

Emily Mullin, NATO Operations August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 Emily Mullin

Lacking accountability and transparency, Russia’s Wagner Group operates on various battlefields. In this article, Emily Mullin looks at the shadowy mercenary force.

The Islamic State Mounts a Resurgence Amid COVID-19

NATO Operations July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 Emily Mullin

The Islamic State (IS) may not occupy as much contiguous territory as it once did, but that has not diminished its resolve to spread global terror. Emily Mullin examines how the jihadist group is exploiting COVID-19 to gain respite, and what this means for NATO operations in the Middle East.

The Economic State of Syria

Security, Trade and the Economy, William Lloyd July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 William Lloyd

The Syrian Civil War is drawing to a close, and at long last. Since its inception in March of 2011, the conflict has provoked utter calamity on a scale not otherwise seen since World War Two. Originating from an unassuming incident, the war has spiraled out of control, with the resulting carnage leaving upwards of […]

The Scorched Earth: Aleppo

Operations, Sha Lalapet September 30, 2016October 13, 2016 Sha Lalapet

What has become of Aleppo, one of the world’s oldest cities in Syria? Sha Lalapet traces its historical significance and explains its current state in light of the Syrian conflict.

Defying International Law, Syria and the Islamic State Accused of Using Chemical Weapons

Elise Wagner, Lex et Orbis, The Middle East and North Africa August 30, 2016August 29, 2016 Elise Wagner

Despite promising to destroy its stockpile of chemical weapons, Syria has once again been accused of using the banned arms against its civilians. The Islamic State has also been accused and these accusations were levelled in a new UN report released earlier this month.

Friends in Low Places: North Koreans in the Syrian Civil War?

Emerging Security, Jeremy Paquin June 5, 2016June 3, 2016 Jeremy Paquin

According to unconfirmed reports, North Korean soldiers have been aiding the Syrian government against opposition forces. Jeremy Paquin explains how military co-operation between the two unlikely allies has been going on for the past several decades, culminating in today’s Syrian conflict.

What is the Most Significant Regional Impact of the Syrian Crisis?

Aishwarya Sahai, Alexander Corbeil, Busra H. Karasu, Editors' Forum, Fadi Dawood, Khalid Mahdi, The Middle East and North Africa March 24, 2016March 24, 2016 NATO Association of Canada

Our team looks at the regional effects of the ongoing Syrian civil war.

Iran’s Iraqi Proxy War and the Potential Virtues of a Tehran-Washington Partnership

Emerging Security, Iran, Iraq, ISIS, Islamic State, Sandy Vingoe, Security, Terrorism, The United States of America October 19, 2015October 18, 2015 Sandy Vingoe

Should the United States work with Iran in the fight against ISIS? Sandy Vingoe considers the benefits of such a partnership.

The Russians Are Coming: What is Moscow Doing in Syria?

Diplomatic Relations, Genevieve Zingg, Peace & Conflict Studies, Security, Society, Culture, and Security, The Middle East and North Africa October 8, 2015October 6, 2015 Genevieve Zingg

Genevieve Zingg examines international strategy and diplomacy in Syria.

International Institutions and the Refugees

Aishwarya Sahai, Europe, Expanding Community, Turkey September 12, 2015September 11, 2015 Aishwarya Sahai

Discussing the refugee crisis on the international stage.

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