Consensus or Fragmentation? The UN Security Council and Syria’s Transition
Cracks are appearing in the post-Assad consensus
Asia & China
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Security Council Visit Marks Crossroads in UN’s Syria Role
The UN’s role in Syria is at a turning point
Why Did China Not Veto the Lifting of Sanctions on al-Sharaa and Khattab?
Despite China's repeated statements opposing the resolution to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab, it did not veto it, choosing instead to abstain.
Why is the Regime Attacking the National Endowment for Democracy?
The regime’s aversion to civil society has a new address.
Has Assad Broken with Baathist Ideology?
The Syrian president promotes normalization and hints at economic changes.
Chinese FM's visit to Syria: Extremely difficult situation needs no more complexities ever
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The Problematic Comparisons of the Covid-19 Pandemic Figures
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Anticipated Impact after the Arrest of ISIS Leader in Afghanistan
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Possible Political and Economic Repercussions of the Corona Pandemic
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A New Humanitarian Catastrophe.. The Syrian Regime’s Silence on the Spread of Corona
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