Syria – Page 26 – Asia Times

Taiwanese soldiers take part in a military drill in Hualien, eastern Taiwan, on January 30, 2018. Photo: Reuters / Tyrone Siu

Chengdu, China, European Union, Germany, Israel, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Taiwan, World

America’s Taiwan strategy badly needs rethinking, rebuilding

by Stephen Bryen February 26, 2018

Workers are seen on the construction site for the Al-Wakrah Stadium, a World Cup venue designed by celebrated Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, some 15 kilometers outside Doha, on February 6, 2018. Photo: Karim Jaafar / AFP

Bahrain, Egypt, European Union, France, Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Middle East, Syria, World

Saudi claims that Qatar to be stripped of World Cup: no basis

by Sami Moubayed February 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau writes a message in the visitor's book at the Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad, India on February 19, 2018. HIs wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, their daughter Ella Grace and sons Hadrien and Xavier observe. Photo: Reuters/Amit Dave

China, India, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Sri Lanka, Syria, World

Canada needs to rediscover its real power

by David Simmons February 24, 2018February 24, 2018

Lebanon Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Kuwait, Lebanon, Middle East, Philippines, Syria

Employer of Filipina maid ‘found dead in freezer’ arrested

by Asia Times staff February 24, 2018February 18, 2020

People walk through the damage, after an air raid in the besieged town of Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria February 23, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Bassam Khabieh

China, France, Kuwait, Middle East, Russia, Syria, United Kingdom, World

Can UN Security Council end carnage in Syria’s Ghouta?

by Asia Times and Reuters February 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Iraqi police kick back in the city of Fallujah, on June 30, 2016, after recapturing the city from Islamic State jihadists. Photo: AFP / Ahmad al-Rubaye

Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Middle East, Syria, World

How Saddam Hussein’s old ideology may have contributed to ISIS

by Myriam Benraad February 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Headquarters of Royal Malaysia Police in Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, Iraq, Malaysia, Middle East, Philippines, South Asia, Syria

Seven Filipinos, others held in Sabah as suspected militants

by Asia Times staff February 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Tehran protest December 2017. Photo: Flickr Commons

China, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Iran protests: a ‘gray zone’ of opportunity

by Andrew Brennan February 23, 2018February 23, 2018

Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army fighters near the city of Afrin, Syria on February 19, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Khalil Ashawi

Afghanistan, European Union, Iraq, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkey is attacking us in Afrin, says SDF commander

by Mahmoud Berkhdan February 22, 2018

Smoke rises from Syria's Afrin region, pictured from near the Turkish town of Hassa, on the Turkish-Syrian border, on January 20, 2018. Photo: Reuters / Osman Orsal

Afghanistan, AT Finance, European Union, France, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Afrin marks the point of collapse for American influence in Syria

by David P. Goldman February 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Egyptian national Fehmi Lassoued is presented to members of the media after being arrested, Metro Manila, Philippines February 19, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Dondi Tawatao

Egypt, Middle East, Syria

Suspected ISIS leader arrested in Manila

by Asia Times staff February 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan greets members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Turkey, February 20, 2018. Photo: Presidential Palace/Handout via Reuters

Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Russia backs Turkey’s move to block Assad’s defense of Kurds

by Asia Times staff February 20, 2018February 18, 2020

Lebanon's Energy Minister, Cesar Abi Khalil (second right), exchanges contracts with Stephane Michel, Total's head of exploration and production in the Middle East and North Africa during a signing ceremony in Beirut on February 9. Photo: AFP/Anwar Amro

France, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Lebanon willing to use force to resolve oil row with Israel

by Sami Moubayed February 20, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Kuwait, Middle East, Philippines, Syria

Kuwait, Philippines to ensure maids’ protection in new pact

by Asia Times staff February 20, 2018February 18, 2020

US Marines stand on the top of an M1A1 tank. Photo: AFP

Australia, China, European Union, France, India, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, World

Flawed US politics responsible for its problems – and the world’s

by Ken Moak February 20, 2018

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson shakes hands with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu after a news conference in Ankara, Turkey, on February 16, 2018. Photo: Reuters

Germany, Iran, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

US baits Turkey in hopes of ending Ankara’s Russian dalliance

by MK Bhadrakumar February 20, 2018February 18, 2020

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) at the Port of Odessa. Photo: Stringer/Sputnik via AFP

Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

2 US Navy guided missile destroyers enter Black Sea

by Asia Times staff February 20, 2018February 18, 2020

Members of Indonesia's special forces Kopassus march during celebrations for the 72nd anniversary of the Indonesia military, in Cilegon, Banten province, October 5, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Beawiharta

AT Finance, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Syria

Indonesia’s military craves more power

by John McBeth February 19, 2018February 18, 2020

USA and Syrian flag in grunge and vintage style. Photo: iStock

Egypt, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Ending America’s disastrous role in Syria

by Jeffrey D. Sachs February 19, 2018

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan (R) meets US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (L) in Ankara, Turkey February 15, 2018. Presidential Palace Handout via Reuters/Kayhan Ozer

Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Tillerson throws Erdogan a bone in Syria

by Sami Moubayed February 18, 2018February 18, 2020

The face of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on a billboard in Ankara. Photo: AFP/Adem Altan

Bahrain, China, Egypt, European Union, France, Iran, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

Turkey’s outreach hints at Ottoman revival

by Jonathan Gorvett February 18, 2018February 18, 2020

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih and Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak attend a news conference at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Riyadh on February 14, 2018. Photo: Reuters / Faisal Al Nasser

China, European Union, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Putin prefers Aramco to Trump’s sword dance

by M.K. Bhadrakumar February 16, 2018February 18, 2020

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova. Photo: Sputnik via AFP/Kirill Kallinikov

Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Moscow: Only 5 Russians killed by US strikes in Syria

by Asia Times staff February 16, 2018February 18, 2020

Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army fighter stands near stacked sandbags in Eastern Afrin, Syria, February 13, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Khalil Ashawi

Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Syria calls on Kurds and Arabs to unite against Turkish offensive

by Asia Times staff February 15, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Mikael Lindmark

AT Finance, Kuwait, Middle East, Philippines, Syria

Body of Filipino found in freezer to return home on Friday

by Asia Times staff February 15, 2018February 18, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo: Sputnik / Alexei Druzhinin / Kremlin via Reuters

Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

US keen on Russia distancing itself from Iran’s Syrian ambitions

by David P. Goldman February 14, 2018February 18, 2020

US Department of Defense (DoD) video purportedly showing a US Air Force Reaper strike on a Russia-made T-72 tank. Source: DoD screen grab via Military.com

Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

US Reaper drone destroys Russian-made tank in Syria

by Asia Times staff February 14, 2018February 18, 2020

Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Stocks losing luster for long-time bull Abby Joseph Cohen

by Asia Times staff February 14, 2018February 18, 2020

A Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army fighter. Reuters/Khalil Ashawi

Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Assad quietly aids Kurds as Afrin mess drags on

by Asia Times staff February 13, 2018February 18, 2020

Illustration: iStock

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, China, Egypt, European Union, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Pakistan, Russia, Shanghai, South Asia, Syria, Turkey, World

China will not fall into the ‘Thucydides Trap’ with India

by Pepe Escobar February 12, 2018February 18, 2020

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