More than five years into a catastrophic, multi-sided war of attrition, a new order for Syria is coming into view.
- Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin
With the rebels on the back foot and the US sidelined, other major players hold the keys to Syria’s future.
The most disastrous conflict to break out in the Obama years is still nowhere near its end. It could have been very different.
A volunteer force that provides humanitarian aid in the worst of conditions, the White Helmets are the target of some very caustic conspiracy theory.
In this first of two podcasts, listen in to hear about the rebooting of a Syrian rebel group, an old drug and your computer.
The US seems stuck in War-on-Terror mode even though reality has moved on.
When it comes to the Syrian opposition, it’s practically impossible to separate ‘moderates’ from ‘extremists’.
After a year of trying to bring him down, the Republican Party will rally behind Donald Trump this week – sort of.
The Iraq Inquiry has found that the case for invading Iraq was far from watertight and made without proper care. Deception, however, is another matter.
Rolling reaction from the US, Russia, France, Poland, Greece, Australia and Belgium to the UK’s decision.
The US doesn’t love the UK enough to prioritise it over a massive trading bloc like the EU.
A surprising level of anti-EU sentiment among unionists should be on Remain’s radar.
Here was an MP who dedicated herself to improving the world – focusing particularly on Syria. She had the right priorities.
By striking deep in Bashar-al Assad’s heartland, Islamic State issued a reminder that his regime will never control all of Syria.
Barack Obama’s dour disappointment with Europe is far more powerful than his worries about a Brexit.
It’s a searing response to the great American paradox – and the US climate of suspicion and fear.
The Russian president’s announcement he will be pulling troops out of Syria has taken everyone by surprise.
Speaking to The Atlantic, the president didn’t leave anything out – except the bit where thousands died and millions lost their homes.
Two of Iran’s more moderate political factions have joined together to make sure they’re not shut out of parliament.
The agreement so enthusiastically received by the world is less a leap forward than a cynical act of self-preservation.
The Republican establishment looks like it has finally found its man.
The sanctions are being lifted, the economy is opening up – and Tehran’s conservatives are furious.
Iraq looks to have a good chance of retaking the capital of Anbar province from Islamic State. But what comes next?
When is a coalition not a coalition? When you don’t tell the founding members they’re in it.
David Cameron wins vote with 397 votes for and 223 votes against the government.
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